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Peach Pie Crescent Cruffins

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Peach Pie Crescent Cruffins offer a delightful twist on classic flavors, blending flaky crescent dough with sweet peach preserves and warm cinnamon. Each spiral is prepared by spreading the cinnamon-peach mixture across dough sheets, rolling, twisting, and tucking into muffin tins for beautiful layers. Once golden and baked, the cruffins are drizzled with a creamy sugar glaze, perfectly complementing the fruity filling. These pastries are ideal for a quick breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying treat, impressing both family and guests with minimal effort. Enjoy them warm for the best crisp texture and gooey peach center.

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Created By Lily Chen
Updated on Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:32:32 GMT
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Peach Pie Cruffins are my favorite way to bring all the cozy flavors of peach pie to the breakfast table or a casual get-together. With just a few supermarket shortcuts and a little creativity twisting dough into muffin tins, you get golden pastries that look impressive and taste absolutely irresistible. This treat can come together in under 40 minutes from start to finish with hardly any fuss.

My family lights up when I pull these from the oven and my friends think I spent hours in the kitchen. I made them for my book club one morning and everyone left with the recipe.

Ingredients

  • Refrigerated crescent roll dough: Choose cans that feel cold and uncracked in the store fresher dough bakes up fluffier
  • Peach preserves or peach jam: Pick a jar with real fruit pieces for best texture and quality
  • Ground cinnamon: Go for a fragrant fresh batch for that warm pie flavor
  • Powdered sugar: This is your go to for smooth pourable glaze check there are no lumps
  • Heavy whipping cream: Adds richness to the glaze and helps it set with a perfect sheen

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep the Pan and Oven:
Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin or line with paper liners and preheat your oven to 375°F or 190°C. Make sure you have a clean space for shaping the dough.
Mix the Peach Filling:
Combine peach preserves with cinnamon in a small bowl stirring well until the spice is thoroughly incorporated for an even flavor boost in every bite.
Shape the Dough Rectangles:
Open a crescent dough can and gently unroll onto your counter. Use your fingers or a rolling pin to press seams together making a solid rectangle about the same thickness throughout.
Spread the Filling:
Gently cover the surface with about 1/3 cup peach cinnamon mix leaving a small border at the edges so the filling stays inside while rolling.
Roll Twist Shape:
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to make a log then slice in half crosswise. Next cut each half lengthwise so you reveal the layers and filling. You will get four strips.
Twist Each Strip:
Take each strip and twist gently exposing more filling. Coil each strip into a spiral and tuck the end underneath. Place in one muffin cup with the swirl on top for a showy look.
Repeat with Remaining Dough:
Use the other cans of dough and filling so you end up with a dozen shaped cruffins ready to bake.
Bake:
Place the muffin tin in the center of your oven and bake for eighteen to twenty minutes. They should puff up handsomely with golden tips and maybe a little bubbly filling around the edges.
Make the Glaze:
While cruffins bake whisk together powdered sugar with whipping cream until the glaze is silky. Add a drop or two more cream if it is too thick or a spoon of sugar if it is runny.
Glaze and Serve:
After baking let cruffins cool in the tin for five minutes then use a knife to loosen edges if needed. While warm spoon glaze generously over each one and let some seep into the spirals. Transfer to a rack and enjoy warm and gooey.
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I love the flexibility of peach preserves as they add real fruit pieces and a tangy sweetness that reminds me of picking fresh peaches with my grandmother. Those swirls of jam melting into the dough bring back summer memories every time I bake these.

Storage Tips

Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer freshness refrigerate but bring to room temperature before serving. They reheat beautifully in a low oven until soft and glazed again.

Ingredient Substitutions

You can easily swap the peach preserves for apricot raspberry or cherry jam. Crescent dough can be substituted with puff pastry in a pinch but the texture will be lighter and more flaky. If someone prefers less sweetness reduce amount of glaze or skip it altogether.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve these cruffins warm from the oven as a breakfast treat alongside coffee or tea. They also make a delightful dessert with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Arrange on a platter for brunch or even as an unexpected addition to a potluck.

Cultural and Historical Context

Cruffins are a modern twist on classic pastries originating from bakeries blending the idea of a croissant and a muffin. This recipe brings in familiar American flavors by channeling the homey comfort of peach pie. Thanks to store-bought dough anyone can try their hand at this hybrid pastry at home.

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of dough works best for these cruffins?

Refrigerated crescent roll dough is recommended for easy handling and a light, flaky texture. Ensure seams are well sealed before adding the filling.

→ Is it possible to use fresh peaches instead of preserves?

Yes, diced fresh peaches mixed with a bit of sugar and cinnamon can be used. Make sure to cook them down slightly to avoid excess liquid.

→ How can I prevent the filling from leaking during baking?

Spread the peach mixture in a thin layer and leave a small border around the edges. Twisting the strips tightly before shaping also helps secure the filling.

→ Can the cruffins be prepared ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can shape the cruffins and refrigerate overnight. Bake them fresh in the morning for the flakiest results.

→ Do these cruffins work well with other fruit fillings?

Yes, try substituting the peach preserves with apricot, raspberry, or even apple butter for delicious variations.

Peach Pie Crescent Cruffins

Flaky crescent cruffins swirled with peach preserves and cinnamon, finished with a sweet cream glaze.

Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Overall Time
35 min
Created By: Lily Chen

Category: Sweet Stuff

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Cuisine Type: American

Output: 12 Serves (12 cruffins)

Dietary Options: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ For the Cruffins

01 3 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
02 1 cup peach preserves or peach jam
03 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For the Glaze

04 1/2 cup powdered sugar
05 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Clear some counter space for rolling and shaping your cruffins.

Step 02

In a small bowl, combine the peach preserves and ground cinnamon. Stir until well mixed and the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the preserves.

Step 03

Open the first can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Using your fingers or a rolling pin, gently press the perforated seams together to create one large rectangle with even thickness.

Step 04

Spread about 1/3 cup of the peach-cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough rectangle, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges.

Step 05

Starting with the long edge of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log in half crosswise, then slice each half lengthwise to expose the layers and filling, creating 4 strips in total.

Step 06

Twist each strip gently to expose more filling and roll each into a spiral shape. Tuck the end underneath and place into a muffin cup with the spiral facing upwards.

Step 07

Repeat the process with the second and third cans of crescent dough until all 12 muffin cups are filled.

Step 08

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cruffins are puffed up and golden brown. Allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.

Step 09

While the cruffins are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed by adding more cream or sugar.

Step 10

Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cruffins, allowing it to seep into the layers. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Tips

  1. These cruffins are best enjoyed while still warm, as the pastry remains crisp and the filling gooey.

Required Tools

  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • Rolling pin
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Wire rack

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.
  • Contains gluten
  • Contains dairy

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.
  • Calories: 210
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Proteins: 4 g