Delicious Cruffins

Cruffins are the irresistible fusion of a croissant and a muffin—delicate, buttery layers of pastry baked into the shape of a muffin. Whether filled with cinnamon sugar, chocolate, or even cheese, these flaky, golden pastries are perfect for brunch, dessert, or anytime you want a show-stopping baked treat. While they look fancy, they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.

Why Make This Recipe?

• Bakery-quality at home: You’ll get professional-looking pastries without needing special tools or puff pastry.
• Flaky, buttery layers: Each bite is crisp on the outside, soft and layered inside—just like a croissant.
• Customizable: Sweet or savory, cruffins work with fillings like Nutella, jam, lemon curd, or cheese.
• Make-ahead friendly: Prepare the dough the night before for a stress-free morning bake.
• Impressive and fun: A unique pastry that always earns compliments.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg

For the Butter Layers:

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

Optional Fillings:

• Cinnamon sugar
• Jam or chocolate spread
• Grated cheese (for savory version)

For Topping:

• Powdered sugar or melted chocolate (sweet)
• Flaky salt (savory)

Instructions

1. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead by hand on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.

2. Roll and Layer
Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces.
Roll out each piece into a thin rectangle. Spread with softened butter.
Add your desired filling (optional), then roll tightly into a log.
Slice the log lengthwise to expose the layers.

3. Shape the Cruffins
Take each sliced piece and coil it with the layers facing out. Place each coil into a greased muffin tin cavity.
Repeat with all dough. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

4. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.

5. Cool and Decorate
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate for sweet versions; sprinkle flaky salt for savory options.

Notes & Tips

• Make Ahead: You can prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate. Let it come to room temperature before shaping.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven to restore crispness.
• Filling Ideas: Try lemon curd, raspberry jam, pesto, or even garlic butter for something savory.

Conclusion

If you love the buttery flakiness of croissants and the convenience of muffins, Cruffins are your dream bake. They’re versatile, delicious, and sure to impress anyone lucky enough to try them. Once you master the method, you’ll find endless variations to explore—both sweet and savory. These are not just pastries—they’re little swirls of joy, perfect for any occasion.

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Delicious Cruffins

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Learn how to make buttery, flaky cruffins at home! This croissant-muffin hybrid is perfect for brunch, dessert, or snacking—customize with sweet or savory fillings.

Course Breakfast, Pastry

Cuisine Fusion

Recipes

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
• ¾ cup 180ml warm milk
• ¼ cup 60ml unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg

For the Butter Layers:

• ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened

Optional Fillings:

• Cinnamon sugar
• Jam or chocolate spread
• Grated cheese for savory version

For Topping:

• Powdered sugar or melted chocolate sweet
• Flaky salt savory

Instructions

Instructions

Make the Dough:

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms. Knead by hand on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.

Roll and Layer:

• Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Add your desired filling (optional), then roll tightly into a log. Slice the log lengthwise to expose the layers.

Shape the Cruffins:

• Take each sliced piece and coil it with the layers facing out. Place each coil into a greased muffin tin cavity. Repeat with all dough. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.

Cool and Decorate:

• Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate for sweet versions; sprinkle flaky salt for savory options.