Description
A festive and delicious Cheesy Garlic Cruffin perfect for holiday gatherings. This warm, flaky pastry is layered with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese, infused with savory garlic and herbs, baked to a golden crisp. Ideal for Christmas brunch or sharing with family, this cruffin blends rich flavors, festive aromas, and a tender, flaky texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet thawed high-quality puff pastry
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garlic Butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (for infusion and garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the freshly minced garlic and your choice of herbs or Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer gently for a few minutes to infuse the butter with a rich garlicky flavor.
- Roll and Layer the Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Generously brush the entire surface with the garlic butter mixture. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese over the buttered pastry, ensuring each layer will be flavorful and cheesy.
- Shape the Cruffins: Cut the layered, cheese-covered puff pastry into strips. Roll each strip into a tight but gentle cylinder to form the classic cruffin shape. Place each rolled strip upright into a prepared muffin tin.
- Bake Until Golden and Puffy: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and the cheese has melted completely through the layers, creating a gooey, ooey texture.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin to preserve their shape. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a light dusting of parmesan cheese for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry and butter to enhance flakiness.
- Don’t skip the garlic butter – it’s the flavor powerhouse of this recipe.
- Roll the pastry strips tight but gently to allow proper puffing.
- Line muffin tins with parchment paper or grease well to prevent sticking.
- Watch baking time closely as ovens vary; remove once golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic cruffin, holiday pastry, Christmas brunch recipe, garlic cheese pastry, puff pastry appetizer
