Irresistible Peach Pie Cruffins Recipe You Must Try

A delightful twist on a croissant and muffin hybrid, filled with peach preserves and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze—this dessert is flaky, fruity, and fantastically easy!

🎉 Introduction

Ready to fall in love with your new favorite sweet treat? These Peach Pie Cruffins combine the buttery layers of crescent dough with the soft bite of a muffin and the sweet summer flavor of peach preserves. Think of it as a peach pie rolled up into a flaky pastry, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with a creamy glaze. ✨

Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a pick-me-up snack, this easy cruffin recipe uses store-bought crescent dough, so there’s no need for advanced baking skills. 🍑🥐

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Standard 12-cup muffin tin
• Rolling pin (optional)
• Small bowl (for mixing glaze)
• Spoon or spatula
• Pastry brush (optional)
• Cooling rack

🛒 Ingredients

🥐 Dough & Filling

• 3 cans refrigerated crescent dough
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

🍬 Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prep Pan

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with baking spray.

Step 2: Prepare Dough

1. Unroll each can of crescent dough and pinch seams together to form a large rectangle.
2. Spread a generous layer of peach preserves over the surface.
3. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the preserves.

Step 3: Roll & Cut

1. Roll each dough rectangle tightly into a log (like a jelly roll).
2. Slice each log in half lengthwise, exposing the layers.
3. Twist each half into a spiral and roll it into a coil, then place it into the muffin tin, cut side facing up.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
• Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 5: Glaze & Serve

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
2. Drizzle glaze over warm cruffins.
3. Serve immediately or let cool completely.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 12 cruffins
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Add Texture: Sprinkle chopped pecans or sliced almonds before baking
• Spiced Version: Add nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon
• Lemon Twist: Add lemon zest to the glaze for extra brightness
• Jam Swap: Use apricot, cherry, or raspberry preserves

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 2 days
• Refrigerator: Lasts up to 5 days (reheat before serving)
• Freezer: Freeze unglazed cruffins for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave for 15 seconds or warm in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes

❓ 10 FAQs

1. What are cruffins?
   A hybrid of a croissant and a muffin—layers of dough baked in a muffin tin.
2. Can I make this with puff pastry?
   Yes, but crescent dough is easier and just as delicious.
3. Is homemade dough better?
   If you have the time—sure! But canned dough saves time and still tastes amazing.
4. Can I use fresh peaches?
   For sure—dice and cook them into a quick jam or combine with preserves.
5. Can I skip the glaze?
   Yes—they’re still sweet and flavorful without it.
6. How do I keep them from sticking?
   Grease the pan well or use paper muffin liners.
7. Can I prep them ahead?
   Yes—assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh.
8. Do they need to be served warm?
   They’re best warm but also tasty at room temperature.
9. Can I add cream cheese?
   Yes—spread a thin layer under the preserves for a peach cheesecake vibe.
10. What’s the best way to serve these?
    With coffee or tea, for breakfast, dessert, or even brunch buffets.

🏁 Conclusion

These Peach Pie Cruffins are sweet, buttery, and bursting with juicy peach flavor—all wrapped in flaky, golden pastry layers. Simple enough for a weekday treat, but pretty enough to wow at brunch or summer parties. 🧡🥐🍑

If you’re craving something cozy and fruit-forward, this recipe is your perfect bite of sunshine.

Irresistible Peach Pie Cruffins Recipe You Must Try

Adam

A delightful twist on a croissant and muffin hybrid, filled with peach preserves and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze—this dessert is flaky, fruity, and fantastically easy!🎉 Introduction Ready to fall in love with your new favorite sweet treat? These Peach Pie Cruffins combine the buttery layers of crescent dough with the soft bite of a muffin and the sweet summer flavor of peach preserves. Think of it as a peach pie rolled up into a flaky pastry, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with a creamy glaze. ✨Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a pick-me-up snack, this easy cruffin recipe uses store-bought crescent dough, so there’s no need for advanced baking skills. 🍑🥐

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 12 cruffins

Equipment

• Standard 12-cup muffin tin
• Rolling pin (optional)
• Small bowl (for mixing glaze)
• Spoon or spatula
• Pastry brush (optional)
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

  

🥐 Dough & Filling

• 3 cans refrigerated crescent dough
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

🍬 Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

 

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prep Pan

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with baking spray.

Step 2: Prepare Dough

• Unroll each can of crescent dough and pinch seams together to form a large rectangle.
• Spread a generous layer of peach preserves over the surface.
• Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the preserves.

Step 3: Roll & Cut

• Roll each dough rectangle tightly into a log (like a jelly roll).
• Slice each log in half lengthwise, exposing the layers.
• Twist each half into a spiral and roll it into a coil, then place it into the muffin tin, cut side facing up.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
• Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 5: Glaze & Serve

• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
• Drizzle glaze over warm cruffins.
• Serve immediately or let cool completely.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Add Texture: Sprinkle chopped pecans or sliced almonds before baking

Spiced Version: Add nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon

Lemon Twist: Add lemon zest to the glaze for extra brightness

Jam Swap: Use apricot, cherry, or raspberry preserves

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 2 days

Refrigerator: Lasts up to 5 days (reheat before serving)

Freezer: Freeze unglazed cruffins for up to 2 months

Reheat: Microwave for 15 seconds or warm in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes

❓ 10 FAQs
What are cruffins?
A hybrid of a croissant and a muffin—layers of dough baked in a muffin tin.

Can I make this with puff pastry?
Yes, but crescent dough is easier and just as delicious.

Is homemade dough better?
If you have the time—sure! But canned dough saves time and still tastes amazing.

Can I use fresh peaches?
For sure—dice and cook them into a quick jam or combine with preserves.

Can I skip the glaze?
Yes—they’re still sweet and flavorful without it.

How do I keep them from sticking?
Grease the pan well or use paper muffin liners.

Can I prep them ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh.

Do they need to be served warm?
They’re best warm but also tasty at room temperature.

Can I add cream cheese?
Yes—spread a thin layer under the preserves for a peach cheesecake vibe.

What’s the best way to serve these?
With coffee or tea, for breakfast, dessert, or even brunch buffets.

🏁 Conclusion
These Peach Pie Cruffins are sweet, buttery, and bursting with juicy peach flavor—all wrapped in flaky, golden pastry layers. Simple enough for a weekday treat, but pretty enough to wow at brunch or summer parties. 🧡🥐🍑

If you’re craving something cozy and fruit-forward, this recipe is your perfect bite of sunshine.