Description

Flaky, buttery cruffins rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection with beautiful spiral layers. A bakery-style treat made easily at home using puff pastry, perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend bake.

Ingredients

1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated puff pastry, thawed

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a slightly larger rectangle to smooth creases.
Brush the pastry with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Cut the log in half lengthwise to expose layers.
With cut sides facing outward, twist each half into a loose spiral and roll into a coil shape.
Place each coil into a muffin cup. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Optionally brush with additional melted butter and roll in remaining cinnamon sugar or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.

Spread a thin layer of cream cheese before adding cinnamon sugar for a richer filling.

Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a holiday variation.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.

Cruffins can be frozen after baking and reheated directly from frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cruffin
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg