Description
Cheesy Garlic Cruffins are delightful flaky pastry muffins infused with rich garlic butter and a blend of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. With a crispy golden exterior and a soft, savory interior, these cruffins make for an irresistible snack or appetizer, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Garlic Butter
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese and Garnish
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to allow it to reach the perfect baking temperature for your cruffins while you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet slightly to smooth out folds and create a workable dough surface for layering the flavors.
- Apply garlic butter: Combine the melted butter and minced garlic, then brush this aromatic mixture evenly over the entire pastry sheet to infuse it with garlicky richness.
- Add cheeses and parsley: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley evenly over the buttered pastry to ensure every bite has a cheesy, herby burst of flavor.
- Form the cruffins: Roll the pastry sheet into a tight log, then slice the log lengthwise to expose the cheese layers. Twist the two halves together and coil each twisted strip into muffin shape for the signature cruffin texture.
- Bake the cruffins: Place the shaped cruffins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside, with melty cheese inside.
Notes
- Serve cruffins warm to enjoy the best cheesy pull and soft interior texture.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle chili flakes over the garlic butter before rolling the pastry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
