Description
Cheesy garlic cruffins blend croissant and muffin techniques into a savory pastry masterpiece. Flaky layers combine with rich garlic notes and melted cheese, promising delightful indulgence you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade, thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (or parsley)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Garlic Butter Creation: Blend softened butter with minced garlic, garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt until smooth and fragrant.
- Pastry Assembly: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, spreading garlic butter evenly while leaving a small border. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese and Parmesan, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Shaping Technique: Roll the pastry into a tight log, then slice into six equal portions. Position each piece vertically in muffin cups, allowing the layered edges to protrude attractively.
- Final Touches: Brush cruffin tops with egg wash to achieve a golden, glossy exterior that promises a crisp finish.
- Baking Process: Transfer muffin tin to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Monitor as cruffins rise and transform into a deep amber color with melted cheese bubbling enticingly.
- Serving: Allow cruffins to rest briefly in the tin, then carefully transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy while warm, showcasing their flaky layers and aromatic garlic-cheese essence.
Notes
- Perfect Butter Blending: Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing with garlic and herbs, preventing lumpy spreads.
- Pastry Handling Technique: Roll puff pastry gently to maintain delicate layers, avoiding excessive stretching that could tear the delicate dough.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Sprinkle cheese evenly across the pastry, leaving minimal gaps to guarantee a consistent cheesy experience in every bite.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Let cruffins cool slightly in the tin to set structure, preventing collapse and maintaining their impressive layered architecture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg