Description
Delight in these Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and rich, creamy filling swirled with sweet raspberry preserves. These baked treats offer a crisp exterior and a luscious, fruity center, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Toppings
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves (or raspberry jam)
- 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 for baking the cruffins evenly and developing a golden crust.
- Rolling: On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth any creases and create an even layer, preparing the base for the filling.
- Spreading: In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out puff pastry.
- Filling: Spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves over the cream cheese to add a sweet and tangy fruit flavor inside the cruffins.
- Slicing: Carefully roll the puff pastry tightly into a log, then slice it into strips to form the individual cruffins.
- Twisting: Twist each strip gently and place each twist into a greased muffin tin, which will help shape and support the cruffins as they bake.
- Baking: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown, indicating they are crisp and cooked through.
- Dusting: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before dusting them generously with powdered sugar for a finishing touch of sweetness and an elegant look.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed to make rolling and handling easier.
- You can brush the cruffins with melted butter before baking for an extra rich golden finish.
- For a variation, try using different fruit preserves according to your preference.
- Cool the cruffins slightly before removing from the muffin tin to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cruffins, puff pastry, raspberry cream cheese, dessert, breakfast pastry, baked treats
