Description
Easy Gluten-Free Cruffins combine the flaky layers of puff pastry with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar to create a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. These cruffins are simple to make using gluten-free puff pastry and are perfect for those craving a comforting, bakery-style pastry without gluten.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling & Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
For Greasing
- Nonstick spray or additional butter for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pastry: Unroll the thawed gluten-free puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Brush the entire surface evenly with melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered pastry for a sweet and spiced finish.
- Cut and Roll: Cut the pastry sheet into three equal vertical strips. Roll each strip tightly into a spiral shape, then cut each spiral in half, yielding six pieces total.
- Arrange in Tin: Place each rolled pastry piece cut-side up into the prepared muffin tin cups, arranging them to hold their shape while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins for 18–22 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up, indicating the layers are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool in the tin for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- For a fun variation, fill the pastry strips with jam, nut butter, or chocolate spread before rolling.
- Use high-quality gluten-free puff pastry to ensure the best texture and flavor.
