Tag: Nutella pastry

  • Nutella Cruffins: Croissant + Muffin + Nutella = Obsession

    Nutella Cruffins: Croissant + Muffin + Nutella = Obsession

    Croissant. Muffin. Nutella. Together at last.

    Flaky, buttery puff pastry. Swirled with creamy Nutella. Baked in a muffin tin. Dusted with sugar. 35 minutes. You’ve been warned.

    Ingredients

    Makes 6 cruffins.

    • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
    • ½ cup Nutella (plus extra for drizzling)
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)

    For Topping:

    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (turbinado, optional)
    • Powdered sugar for dusting

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat and Prep

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
    2. Roll each puff pastry sheet slightly into a 10×12-inch rectangle.

    Step 2: Add Nutella

    1. Brush pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
    2. Warm Nutella slightly (10 seconds in microwave) until spreadable. Spread evenly over both sheets.

    Step 3: Roll and Cut

    1. Roll each sheet tightly into a log. Slice each log into 3 equal pieces.
    2. Place each piece cut-side up into a muffin cup.

    Step 4: Top and Bake

    1. Optional: Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    2. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
    3. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

    Step 5: Coat and Serve

    1. Roll warm cruffins in granulated sugar. Dust with powdered sugar.
    2. Drizzle with extra melted Nutella. Serve warm.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 18-22 minutes | Total Time: 35-40 minutes

    Yield: 6 cruffins

    Difficulty: Easy

    Storage Notes

    Best Fresh:

    Cruffins are best the day they’re made. Reheat in oven for crispiness.

    Reheat:

    Oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwave for 15 seconds but less crispy.

    Pro Tip:

    Warm Nutella before spreading. Cold Nutella tears the pastry.