🧁 Peach Pie Cruffins – Flaky, Fruity & Irresistibly Sweet! 🍑
A delightful fusion of croissants and muffins, these Peach Pie Cruffins are soft, golden, and bursting with juicy peach flavor. Whether you’re looking for a sweet morning indulgence or a unique dessert to impress guests, these cruffins are the perfect bite of comfort and elegance.
📝 Introduction
The cruffin is a genius hybrid—half croissant, half muffin—originating from the innovative world of pastry fusion. Add peach pie filling into the mix, and you’ve got something extra special: Peach Pie Cruffins. Flaky layers of crescent dough cradle warm, cinnamon-kissed peaches and a swirl of brown sugar butter. It’s bakery magic, made easily at home.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cruffins:
- 🥐 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry for more layers)
- 🍑 1 cup canned peach pie filling (or 1 cup fresh peaches, diced + 2 tsp sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon)
- 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 🍬 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 🌰 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Topping:
- 🧁 Powdered sugar for dusting
- 🍯 Honey drizzle or icing glaze
- 🍦 Serve with vanilla ice cream for dessert variation
👨🍳 Instructions & Method
- Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or use liners. - Prepare the Dough:
Roll out crescent dough into a rectangle. If using crescent triangles, pinch seams together to seal. - Brush & Sprinkle:
Brush melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon. - Add Filling:
Spoon peach filling evenly across the dough. Avoid too much liquid—just the fruit. - Roll & Slice:
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a tight log. Slice in half lengthwise to expose the layers. - Shape into Cruffins:
Twist each strip into a spiral and roll into a muffin-like shape. Tuck the end under and place into muffin tin. - Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky. - Cool & Serve:
Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze. Serve warm!
🏛️ History of the Cruffin
The cruffin was popularized by Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in San Francisco in 2013. It merges the buttery, flaky layers of a croissant with the portability and shape of a muffin. With the rise of hybrid desserts (like the cronut), cruffins quickly became a favorite in artisan bakeries. Combining it with a classic peach pie filling brings Southern charm into modern pastry innovation.
🌟 Benefits
- Quick & Easy: Minimal ingredients, maximum impact.
- Customizable: Try apples, berries, or chocolate instead of peach.
- Portable Treat: Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or brunch tables.
- Crowd Pleaser: Flaky, fruity, and warm—who can resist?
🧪 Formation / Structure
- Dough: The laminated structure of crescent dough creates delicate layers when baked in a spiral.
- Filling: Moist peaches bind with sugar and cinnamon, creating a gooey, flavorful center.
- Baking Process: The muffin tin holds the spiral tight, encouraging upward puff and golden browning.
💖 Lovers of Cruffins Say…
“It’s like a peach cobbler in a croissant!”
“I made them for brunch and they disappeared in 10 minutes!”
“These are dangerously addictive.”
“Kids and adults were equally obsessed.”
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per Cruffin)
- Calories: ~210
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
(Varies based on dough and filling brand.)
🎉 Conclusion
Peach Pie Cruffins combine everything you love about breakfast pastries and cozy desserts. From the flaky, golden exterior to the sweet, cinnamon-peach center, every bite is pure joy. Easy to whip up and impossible to forget, they’re sure to become a favorite whether served with morning coffee or as an after-dinner treat.
💕 For the Lovers of This Recipe
This is for the home bakers, the sweet tooths, the brunch fanatics, and anyone who believes that dessert should be a little flaky and a lot fabulous. Whether you’re making it for yourself, your kids, or your sweetheart—these cruffins bring people together.
Let me know if you’d like a version with apple filling, chocolate chips, or even a cream cheese swirl! 🍑🧁✨