Short description

These Peach Pie Cruffins are delightful hybrid pastries—flaky, spiral-shaped cruffins filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced peach preserves and topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for brunch, coffee breaks, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortlessly impressive: uses convenient crescent dough for stunning results
Peachy goodness: peach preserves and warming cinnamon evoke pie flavor
Perfect portion sizes: individual cruffins in a muffin tin
Make-ahead convenience: bake ahead, glaze just before serving

Ingredients

Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.

3 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dough
1 cup peach preserves (organic, if possible)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Directions

Preheat & prep
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line your muffin tin with liners.
Make peach filling
In a bowl, stir together the peach preserves and cinnamon until well combined.
Roll and fill dough
Unroll each crescent dough can, pressing seams to create flat rectangles. Evenly spread the peach mixture over each rectangle.
Form cruffins
Roll each rectangle lengthwise into a log. Slice each log in half lengthwise (so you have two thinner logs per can), then twist each into a spiral and place into the muffin liner.
Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the cruffins are golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare glaze
While they bake, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Adjust consistency—add more cream for thinner glaze or more sugar for thicker.
Glaze and serve
Let cruffins cool slightly. Drizzle with glaze while warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Servings and timing

Yield: 12 cruffins (each can yields 4 spirals)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 18–20 minutes
Total time: ~35 minutes

Variations

Fruit swap: Use apricot, apple, or berry preserves for different flavors
Spice blends: Mix in nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon
Nuts: Add chopped pecans or almonds into the filling for crunch
Citrus twist: Add 1 tsp lemon or orange zest to the glaze
Vegan option: Use plant-based margarine and plant milk to make the glaze dairy-free

Storage/reheating

Store: Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Reheat: Warm in a 350 °F oven or toaster oven for 3–5 minutes until crisp and warm
Freeze: Wrap cooled cruffins individually and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat before serving

FAQs

1. Can I use homemade crescent roll dough?

Yes—simply roll it out into rectangles and proceed as directed.

2. How do I prevent soggy bottoms?

Ensure your muffin liners are well-greased, and bake until golden-brown.

3. Can I make them ahead?

Yes—bake the cruffins ahead and store; drizzle with glaze just before serving.

4. Can I skip the liners?

You can spray the muffin tin lightly with oil, but liners make removal easier.

5. How thick should the dough be rolled?

Leave the dough as-is from the crescent sheets; press seams flat but don’t thin further.

6. Do I need to pre-warm the preserves?

No—room-temperature preserves spread easily. If chilled, warm slightly for easier spreading.

7. Can I make mini cruffins?

Yes—cut the logs into thirds and bake in mini muffin tins, reducing bake time slightly.

8. Why slice the log in half?

Halving and twisting creates more visible layers and creates the spiral shape.

9. How do I adjust glaze consistency?

Add more cream for thinner glaze or powdered sugar for thicker—test with a spoon.

10. Can I add cheese?

Yes—a layer of cream cheese under the preserves adds tang and richness.

Conclusion

These Peach Pie Cruffins are simple yet stunning—perfect for bringing flaky pastry and fruity sweetness together in handheld perfection. Ready in under 40 minutes, they offer pie-like flavor with a twist. Serve them warm with a sweet glaze for an unforgettable treat.