Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins Recipe
Delight in these Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins, a flaky, tender hybrid of croissants and muffins filled with luscious cream cheese and sweet raspberry preserves. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these elegant treats combine buttery puff pastry with a creamy, fruity center, baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for mixing into cream cheese)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Filling
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves (or raspberry jam)
Finishing
- 1 tbsp butter (melted for brushing, optional)
- powdered sugar (for dusting after baking, optional)
Instructions
- Preheating: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your cruffins are assembled and ready to bake.
- Rolling: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets gently to smooth any creases and slightly enlarge the pastry.
- Spreading the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled puff pastry sheets.
- Adding Raspberry Preserves: Spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves over the cream cheese layer to add a sweet and fruity contrast.
- Rolling and Slicing: Carefully roll the pastry into a log shape, starting from one edge. Once rolled, cut the log into strips, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
- Twisting: Twist each strip to create a spiral effect, then place each twisted piece upright into a muffin tin cup. This shape will help the layers puff up beautifully while baking.
- Baking: Bake the prepared cruffins in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the cruffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Optionally, brush with melted butter for a glossy finish and dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Make sure puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for easier handling and best texture.
- Use raspberry preserves with seeds for a more authentic texture or seedless jam if preferred.
- Butter brushing is optional but enhances flavor and browning.
- These cruffins are best enjoyed fresh the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat briefly in a warm oven or toaster oven to refresh flakiness.
Keywords: Cruffins, puff pastry, raspberry preserves, cream cheese, breakfast pastry, twisted pastries, sweet breakfast
