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🧁 Peach Pie Cruffins – Flaky, Fruity & Irresistibly Sweet!
🍰 Introduction
Peach Pie Cruffins are a heavenly fusion of a croissant and a muffin, filled with the golden sweetness of peach pie filling. Imagine biting into soft, buttery layers that melt in your mouth, revealing a warm peachy center kissed with cinnamon and sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these cruffins are elegant yet easy to make—bringing bakery magic right into your home!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cruffins:
- 🥐 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry sheet)
- 🍑 1 cup peach pie filling (or fresh peaches with 1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon)
- 🧈 2 tbsp melted butter
- 🍬 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 🌰 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- 🍰 Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 🍯 Caramel drizzle or honey (for extra sweetness)
- 🍨 Vanilla ice cream (for serving warm)
🧑🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Roll out the crescent dough into a flat sheet.
- Brush it evenly with melted butter.
- Add the Sweet Filling:
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon across the surface.
- Spread a thin layer of peach pie filling (or fresh peaches mix) evenly over the dough.
- Roll & Slice:
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
- Slice it lengthwise into 4–6 equal strips using a sharp knife.
- Twist & Shape:
- Twist each strip lightly to reveal the layers, then coil it into a muffin shape (like a cinnamon roll).
- Place each one into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Let them cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Add Final Touches:
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with caramel or honey if desired.
🥮 Methods
- Baking Method: Oven-baked until puffed, crisp, and golden.
- Cooling Method: Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help layers set.
- Serving Method: Serve warm with ice cream or cold with a drizzle of icing sugar glaze.
📜 History
The Cruffin was born in Melbourne, Australia, in the early 2010s. This hybrid pastry combines the flaky texture of a croissant and the shape of a muffin, creating a trendy delight that took bakeries by storm. The Peach Pie variation brings Southern charm into the mix—merging classic American peach pie flavors with modern pastry art.
💪 Benefits
- ✅ Energy-rich from natural sugars and butter—perfect for a quick morning treat.
- 🍑 Peaches provide vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.
- 🧈 Homemade pastries allow control over sugar and ingredient quality.
- 💛 Great for mood-lifting comfort food moments!
🧁 Formation
The formation of a cruffin involves rolling, twisting, and baking dough into vertical muffin forms. The butter and sugar layers create steam during baking, causing the pastry to puff into multiple crispy layers—similar to croissants but conveniently handheld.
💘 Lovers
These cruffins are adored by:
- 🍑 Fruit lovers for the juicy peach center.
- ☕ Coffee drinkers who enjoy a sweet companion to their brew.
- 👩🍳 Home bakers who want bakery-level pastries without complex laminations.
- ❤️ Dessert enthusiasts who crave something flaky, fruity, and fancy!
🧠 Nutrition (Per Serving – approx. 1 Cruffin)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8% DV |
(Values vary based on brand and topping choices.)
🌟 Conclusion
Peach Pie Cruffins combine comfort and creativity in every bite. They’re flaky on the outside, soft inside, and bursting with peachy sweetness. Perfect for breakfasts, brunches, holidays, or romantic afternoons, these pastries are proof that love and butter make everything better.
💕 For the Lovers
Made with warmth, shared with love—these cruffins are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, with someone who makes your heart feel as warm as the peaches inside. 💛
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