Description
Delight in these Peach Pie Cruffins, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and sweet, spiced peach filling. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, these cruffins are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, offering a charming twist on traditional peach pie with a delightful spiral shape and cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Additional cinnamon sugar for topping (optional)
Peach Filling
- 1/2 cup canned or fresh peaches, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to ensure the cruffins don’t stick during baking.
- Mix Peach Filling: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped peaches, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a fragrant and flavorful filling.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×12-inch rectangle, providing enough space for spreading the filling evenly.
- Brush with Butter and Spread Filling: Brush the entire surface of the rolled pastry with melted unsalted butter, then evenly spread the peach filling over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges untouched.
- Roll and Cut Pastry: Starting from the longer side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log lengthwise in half to expose the layers and filling.
- Shape Cruffins: Twist each half into a spiral shape and coil them into individual muffin-sized rounds, then place each shaped cruffin into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly in the pan before carefully removing them. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Frozen peaches can be substituted for fresh; ensure they are thawed and well-drained before using.
- Serve warm cruffins with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of glaze to elevate this dessert-style treat.
- Ensure the puff pastry stays cold until you are ready to roll it out for best flakiness.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled dough cleanly and preserve the filling layers.
