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Strawberries and Cream Cruffins

A delightful mashup of buttery croissants and sweet strawberries, perfect for brunch or as a treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 tubes refrigerated crescent roll sheets Opt for a high-quality brand like Pillsbury for the best flaky texture.
Filling
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and whipped, divided I love using Philadelphia cream cheese for its creamy consistency.
  • 1 cup (320 g) strawberry preserves, divided Feel free to use homemade preserves if you have them.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Roll out each tube of crescent dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 12x16 inches on a lightly floured work surface. Pinch seams together if using perforated dough.
  3. Spread a third of the whipped cream cheese evenly over the first sheet of dough.
  4. Spread 1/3 cup of strawberry preserves over the cream cheese.
  5. Repeat this layering process with the remaining sheets of dough.
  6. Starting from the long edge, roll up the dough tightly into a log shape. Cut this log in half, and then cut each half into four sections, resulting in 12 sections total.
  7. With the layered side facing out, roll each section into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the end underneath. Place into the prepared muffin tin.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before carefully removing them, and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month. For presentation, dust with powdered sugar before serving.