Flaky Cruffins with Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Filling
Delight in the warm, flaky layers of these Flaky Cruffins with Sweet Cinnamon Sugar Filling. This indulgent treat combines buttery puff pastry with a luscious cinnamon-sugar center, making it an irresistible option for brunch gatherings or cozy breakfasts at home. Each cruffin is beautifully shaped, offering both impressive presentation and mouthwatering flavor that will remind you of cherished childhood memories. Easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion, they are sure to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry (about 17 oz/500g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Lightly flour a surface, then unroll and roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the filling.
- Brush melted butter over the pastry and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cut the pastry into strips (about 2-3 inches wide), roll each strip tightly into a spiral, and place them upright in the muffin tin.
- Brush tops with remaining melted butter and sprinkle any leftover cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg