Description
Peach Pie Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissant and muffin, featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with sweet peach pie filling, baked until golden and topped with a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle and optional vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these easy-to-make treats bring the flavors of peach pie in a portable, handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cruffins:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or 1 sheet puff pastry)
- 1 cup peach pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Roll out Dough: Roll out the crescent dough or puff pastry into a rectangular shape. If using crescent dough, pinch the seams together to make a solid sheet.
- Brush with Butter and Add Filling: Brush the dough surface evenly with melted butter. Spread the peach pie filling over the dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon and Sugar: Evenly sprinkle ground cinnamon and granulated sugar over the peach filling to add flavor and sweetness.
- Form the Cruffins: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log lengthwise to reveal the layers inside. Twist each half into a spiral and coil each into a muffin shape.
- Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place each spiral-shaped cruffin into a muffin cup with the cut side facing up for a beautiful layered look after baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and allow the cruffins to cool slightly, making them easier to handle and enhancing flavor.
- Prepare Optional Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over warm cruffins for added sweetness and shine.
Notes
- For a fresh homemade filling, use diced fresh peaches mixed with a bit of sugar and cornstarch to thicken.
- Cruffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a low oven or air fryer to regain crispness.
- To prevent sogginess, avoid overfilling the dough with peach filling.
- Variations can include other fruit pie fillings or adding nuts for extra texture.
