Peach Pie CruffinsImagine the buttery layers of a croissant wrapping around sweet, spiced peaches—baked until golden, crisp on the outside, and tender inside. Tinsuf brings you these Peach Pie Cruffins: the perfect fusion of croissant and muffin, ready to dazzle any brunch, tea party, or cozy weekend morning.Flaky, buttery cruffins filled with peach pie goodness.
Author: tinsuf
Cuisine: American
Category: Dessert
Keywords: peach pie, cruffins, tinsuf desserts
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 15–20 mins
Total: ~45 mins
Yield: 8–12 cruffins
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry or croissant dough
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- Peach Filling:
- 1 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg or almond extract (optional)
- Crumble Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
- Glaze (Optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Make the filling: Combine peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Simmer 5–7 minutes until jammy. Cool completely.
- Preheat & prep: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- Prepare dough: Roll dough into a ¼-inch rectangle and cut into squares to fit the cups.
- Assemble: Press dough squares into muffin cups. Fill each with 1–2 tbsp peach filling and sprinkle crumble topping if desired.
- Bake: Brush tops with melted butter. Bake 15–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Finish: Drizzle glaze over cooled cruffins. Sprinkle extra cinnamon or nuts for garnish.
Tips & Serving Suggestions
- Fresh is best: Use ripe peaches in season for the most flavor.
- Try other fruits: Substitute apples, berries, or cherries for variety.
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
- Storage: Keep airtight at room temperature up to 2 days.
For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.This recipe was developed and written for tinsuf. Explore more tinsuf pastries and desserts for luxurious, bakery-style results at home.