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The Best Almond Croissant Muffins (Cruffins) Recipe


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  • Author: Recipes Tasteful
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These almond croissant muffins, also known as cruffins, are a delightful combination of a buttery croissant and a soft muffin, filled with almond cream and topped with sliced almonds. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!


Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)

For the Almond Cream Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

For Topping:

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  • Prepare the Almond Cream Filling:
    In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add almond flour, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Puff Pastry:
    Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle. Cut the pastry into 12 equal strips, about 1-1.5 inches wide.
  • Fill and Shape the Cruffins:
    Spread a generous amount of almond cream onto each strip of puff pastry, leaving a small border on the edges. Roll up each strip from the short end to form a spiral.
  • Place in the Muffin Tin:
    Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin, with the spiral facing upward. Lightly press them down into the muffin cups.
  • Add Almond Topping:
    Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of each cruffin.
  • Bake the Cruffins:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and puffed.
  • Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar:
    Once baked, remove the cruffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the muffin tin. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cruffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg