These Peach Pie Cruffins are everything I love about dessert: flaky, buttery layers of pastry wrapped around a sweet peach filling and dusted with cinnamon sugar. They combine the best of a croissant and muffin with the nostalgic flavor of peach pie. Each bite is golden, tender, and bursting with juicy fruit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love how easy it is to make these cruffins using store-bought crescent roll dough, which cuts down on time without sacrificing flavor. The warm cinnamon-spiced peaches tucked inside the swirled dough bring summer straight into the kitchen. They look fancy, but they’re surprisingly simple and make a big impression for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- Crescent roll dough (refrigerated)
- Canned peach pie filling
- Ground cinnamon
- Granulated sugar
- Butter (melted)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting surface)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and unroll the crescent dough sheets.
- Spread a thin layer of peach pie filling evenly over each sheet.
- Roll the dough tightly into logs, then cut each in half lengthwise to expose the layers.
- Twist each strip and roll it into a spiral, placing the swirl side up in the muffin tin.
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cruffins.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Servings and timing
This recipe makes 6 cruffins. It takes about 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to bake, so I can have them ready to enjoy in around 35 minutes.
Variations
I like to experiment with other fruit fillings like apple or cherry for a twist. Swapping out the cinnamon sugar topping for a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk also gives them a more pastry-shop feel. If I want to get fancy, a sprinkle of chopped toasted pecans adds great texture.
storage/reheating
I store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, I pop them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore the crispiness. They can also be microwaved for 15-20 seconds, but they won’t be as flaky.
FAQs
How do I keep the dough from sticking while rolling?
I make sure to flour the surface lightly and work quickly with the dough while it’s still chilled.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, I can assemble them, cover the muffin tin, and refrigerate overnight. I just bake them fresh in the morning.
Can I use fresh peaches instead of canned filling?
I can, but I need to cook them down first with sugar and cornstarch to get the right consistency.
What if I don’t have crescent dough?
Puff pastry works well as a substitute, though it may bake a little faster, so I watch it closely.
How do I prevent soggy bottoms?
I try not to overfill with peach pie filling and make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking.
Conclusion
Peach Pie Cruffins are a delightful mash-up of flaky pastry and juicy fruit filling that feels both cozy and impressive. I love how fast they come together, and they never last long once they’re out of the oven. Whether it’s a weekend brunch or just a craving for something sweet, these cruffins always hit the spot.
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Peach Pie Cruffins – Flaky, Fruity & Irresistibly Sweet!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 cruffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Peach Pie Cruffins are a delicious fusion of croissants and muffins, filled with cinnamon-spiced peach pie filling and baked to golden perfection. Easy to make using crescent roll dough, they’re flaky, sweet, and ideal for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup canned peach pie filling
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- All-purpose flour, for dusting surface
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and unroll the crescent dough sheets.
- Spread a thin layer of peach pie filling evenly over each sheet.
- Roll the dough tightly into logs, then cut each in half lengthwise to expose the layers.
- Twist each strip and roll it into a spiral, placing the swirl side up in the muffin tin.
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cruffins.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
- Try apple or cherry filling for variations.
- A glaze made with powdered sugar and milk can be used instead of cinnamon sugar.
- Add chopped toasted pecans for texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 15–20 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg