Description

These Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are delightful, flaky pastries that combine the rich, buttery layers of puff pastry with the sweet warmth of cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet dessert, they’re easy to prepare and bake in a muffin tin for charming individual servings. Enjoy them warm with an optional nutty or creamy filling for a delicious twist.

Ingredients

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Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Topping

Extra melted butter
Additional cinnamon sugar (same mixture as above)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent the cruffins from sticking.
Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 10×12 inches. This ensures enough surface area for the cinnamon sugar topping and rolling.
Brush with Butter: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat the entire puff pastry surface with the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to help the cinnamon sugar stick and add flavor.
Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly across the buttered puff pastry for consistent flavor in every bite.
Roll and Cut the Dough: Starting from the longer edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Carefully cut this log in half lengthwise to reveal the lovely layers inside.
Form the Cruffins: Take each of the two strips and roll them into spirals with the exposed layers facing outward, resembling cinnamon rolls but with puff pastry’s flaky texture.
Place in Muffin Tin: Place each spiral roll into a prepared muffin cup, allowing space for puffing during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the cruffins are puffed up and golden brown.
Finish with Butter and Sugar: Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool slightly. Brush the tops with extra melted butter, then roll or sprinkle them with additional cinnamon sugar for a glossy, sweet finish.

Notes

Best enjoyed warm for maximum flakiness and flavor.
For variation, stuff the rolled pastry with Nutella or cream cheese before rolling into spirals.
Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave before serving to refresh their texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cruffin
Calories: 230
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg