Take your love for pastries to the next level with these Peach Pie Cruffins—a delicious mashup of buttery croissants and classic peach pie. Baked into golden spirals in a muffin tin, they’re ideal for brunch, dessert, or anytime you crave something cozy and impressive without the fuss.
Why You’ll Fall for These Cruffins
- Beginner-Friendly, Bakery-Worthy: No advanced skills needed—refrigerated crescent dough does the heavy lifting.
- Totally Customizable: Change the filling, add cream cheese, nuts, or drizzle with caramel to match your cravings.
- Quick & Easy: From prep to plate in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (seamless sheet preferred, or press seams together)
- 1 cup peach pie filling (canned or homemade with fresh peaches, sugar, and cinnamon)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for optional dusting)
How to Make Them
1. Preheat the Oven
Heat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line with paper baking cups.
2. Prepare the Dough
Unroll the crescent dough into a rectangle on a clean surface. If using perforated dough, press the seams to seal.
3. Layer the Filling
Brush the entire dough surface with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Gently spread the peach pie filling over the top in an even layer. Don’t overdo it—too much filling makes rolling tricky.
4. Roll & Cut
Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long edge. Slice the log lengthwise down the middle to reveal the layers.
5. Twist & Shape
Twist each half gently, then coil each one into a spiral (like a cinnamon roll) with the cut sides facing up. Tuck the ends underneath and place each coil into the muffin tin.
6. Bake to Perfection
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Cool slightly in the pan before serving.
7. Add a Sweet Finish
Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Creative Variations
- Fresh Peach Upgrade: Use chopped fresh peaches with sugar and cinnamon when in season.
- Crunch Factor: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling.
- Cream Cheese Twist: Spread a thin layer of sweetened cream cheese before the fruit.
- Caramel Drizzle: Top with warm caramel for a luxurious dessert vibe.
Helpful Tips
- Avoid overfilling to keep rolling easy and prevent leaks.
- Use parchment or silicone liners for mess-free baking.
- Let them cool a few minutes in the pan so they hold their shape.
Serving Ideas
Perfect for:
- Weekend brunch spreads
- A cozy coffee break treat
- Dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: About 30 minutes
- Makes: 6 standard cruffins