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Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins Recipe

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These Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling and a burst of raspberry preserves. Perfectly twisted and baked to a golden brown, they’re an indulgent treat ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Additional

  • 1/3 cup raspberry preserves or raspberry jam
  • 1 tbsp butter (melted, for brushing, optional)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting after baking, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cruffins evenly.
  2. Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth out any folds and create an even surface for spreading the fillings.
  3. Prepare and Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out puff pastry sheet.
  4. Spread Raspberry Preserves: Spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves evenly over the cream cheese layer, ensuring a balanced distribution of flavor.
  5. Roll and Cut: Carefully roll the puff pastry sheet into a tight log. Then, cut the log into equal strips, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches wide, suitable to fit in a muffin tin.
  6. Twist and Arrange: Take each strip and twist it gently to create a spiral effect. Place each twisted piece inside a greased or lined muffin tin cup to maintain shape while baking.
  7. Brush with Butter (Optional): For a richer finish, lightly brush the tops of each cruffin with melted butter before baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes until the cruffins are puffed up, golden brown, and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Dust: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly in the muffin tin, then carefully remove and dust with powdered sugar for a delicate sweet finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute raspberry preserves with your favorite jam or marmalade for a different flavor profile.
  • Chilling the puff pastry slightly before rolling can help manage the dough better.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • If you don’t have a muffin tin, you can shape and bake the twisted strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet, but they may not keep the same shape.
  • Brush with egg wash instead of butter for a shiny, golden crust.

Keywords: Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Raspberry Jam Pastry, Cream Cheese Dessert

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