Description
A bakery-style hybrid pastry combining the flaky, buttery layers of a croissant with the sweet, juicy flavor of peach pie, baked into a beautiful muffin shape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (or homemade croissant dough)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp cornstarch, tapioca starch, or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- If using puff pastry, thaw until pliable but still cold. Roll out dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Peel and dice peaches (or drain canned peaches well). In a saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and thickener. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy. Let cool completely.
- Spread softened butter over dough, then evenly spread peach filling, leaving a small border.
- Roll dough into a log and slice lengthwise to reveal layers.
- Twist each half into a spiral and place in muffin tin.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
For a spiced version, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the peach filling. Keep butter cold for best flakiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: peach pie cruffins, cruffin recipe, peach dessert, pastry, bakery-style