Flaky Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins Recipe
These Flaky Cruffins are delightful pastries made from buttery puff pastry rolled with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy, flaky texture with a warm, spiced sweetness inside, perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (about 17 oz/500g)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease each muffin cup or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Roll Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean flat surface. Unroll puff pastry sheets and gently roll them out to about 1/8-inch thickness if needed.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Brush Butter on Pastry: Using a pastry brush, coat one side of the puff pastry with melted butter evenly.
- Sprinkle Filling: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered side, ensuring even coverage.
- Cut and Roll Pastry Strips: Cut the pastry into strips about 2-3 inches wide. Starting from one end, tightly roll each strip into a spiral shape.
- Place Rolls in Muffin Tin: Stand each rolled strip upright in the muffin tin, pressing ends gently to secure and create cruffin shapes.
- Brush and Sprinkle Topping: Brush the tops of the cruffins with remaining melted butter and sprinkle any leftover cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cruffins are golden brown and puffed.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted butter before brushing.
- If puff pastry sheets are frozen, thaw completely before use to ensure even rolling and baking.
- Cruffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a warm oven to regain flakiness before serving.
Keywords: cruffins, puff pastry, cinnamon sugar pastry, flaky pastry, baked pastries, breakfast pastries
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