Description
Delight in these flaky Peach Pie Cruffins, a perfect fusion of croissant and muffin filled with spiced peaches. Easy to prepare with puff pastry and bursting with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, these mini peach pies are ideal for a sweet breakfast treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup canned or fresh diced peaches (drained if canned)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Roll out the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases, making it easier to spread the filling evenly.
- Mix the peach filling: In a bowl, combine the diced peaches, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Spread filling over pastry: Evenly spread the peach mixture over the rolled-out puff pastry, covering it completely.
- Roll and cut the dough: Starting from the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Then cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the peach filling.
- Form the cruffins: Twist each half into a spiral with the cut side facing outwards and place each spiral into the prepared muffin tin cups.
- Add topping: Sprinkle granulated sugar over the tops to create a sweet, crunchy crust after baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins for 25–28 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar (if desired) and serving warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought peach pie filling finely chopped before spreading on the pastry.
- Serve cruffins warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
