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Cruffins

Freshly baked cruffins with a golden, flaky crust and a light, fluffy interior.
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Cruffins are the ultimate pastry mashup—flaky like a croissant, shaped like a muffin, and irresistibly buttery. Whether you fill them with cinnamon sugar, jam, or chocolate spread, these showstopping treats are surprisingly easy to make with store-bought dough and deliver bakery-quality results at home.

Ingredients

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For the Dough (Using Store-Bought Shortcut):

2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (preferably sheet dough, not pre-cut)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Optional: ¼ cup fruit jam, Nutella, or other spread of choice

For Topping:

2 tablespoons melted butter

¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.

Prepare the Dough:
Unroll one sheet of crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar (or your chosen filling like jam or chocolate).

Layer and Roll:
Place the second dough sheet on top of the first. Brush again with butter and sprinkle with more filling if desired.

Shape the Cruffins:
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the log lengthwise into two long strips. Then roll each strip into a spiral, cut side facing out, like a cinnamon roll.

Place in Muffin Tin:
Transfer each rolled strip into a muffin cup, cut sides facing upward. Repeat with remaining dough until all cups are filled.

Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and cooked through.

Finish:
Let cruffins cool for 5–10 minutes. Brush with melted butter and roll in granulated sugar, or dust with powdered sugar for a classic finish.

Serve & Enjoy:
Best enjoyed warm with coffee or tea!

Notes

Dough Tip: If you can’t find crescent sheet dough, use regular crescent dough and pinch the seams together.

Fillings: Get creative! Add lemon curd, cookie butter, or even savory options like garlic herb butter.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze and reheat in the oven.

 

  • Make it from Scratch: Want a challenge? Use homemade croissant dough for the full artisan experience.

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