Description
Delectable pumpkin spice cruffins blend croissant-like flakiness with muffin-style warmth, creating a delightful pastry fusion. Spiced autumn flavors and buttery layers invite bakers to savor this irresistible seasonal treat that promises pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fats:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently unfold the puff pastry sheets to create a smooth, even base for rolling.
- Create a fragrant spice mixture by combining sugar and pumpkin spice in a small mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Brush the pastry sheets with melted butter, then generously sprinkle the prepared spice mixture across the entire surface.
- Slice the pastry into uniform strips, then carefully roll each strip tightly to create compact cylindrical shapes.
- Nestle each rolled pastry strip into the prepared muffin tin, positioning them securely for even baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cruffins develop a golden, crispy exterior and rise beautifully.
- While the cruffins are baking, whip the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a smooth, creamy filling.
- Once the cruffins have cooled slightly, use a piping bag to inject the pumpkin cream filling into the center of each pastry.
- Complete the dessert by delicately dusting the cruffins with a light layer of powdered sugar, adding a final touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is cold and firm for the best flaky texture, straight from the refrigerator before rolling.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter when slicing pastry strips to get clean, precise edges that help cruffins maintain their shape.
- Try different spice blends like chai or maple to create unique seasonal variations that match your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute traditional puff pastry with a gluten-free version available in many specialty grocery stores to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg