These cruffins, made effortlessly with crescent roll dough, boast layers of softness enveloping bursts of fresh blueberries in every scrumptious bite. Get ready to make this irresistible treat your new favorite!
Unraveling the Mystery of Cruffins
While many have savored the goodness of a blueberry muffin, the Blueberry Bliss Crescents introduce you to the delectable realm of cruffins—a delightful crossbreed of croissants and muffins. In this innovative recipe, convenient store-bought crescent roll dough takes center stage, eliminating the need for intricate homemade dough. Rolled up with blueberries and sugar, these cruffins promise layers of sweetness, perfect for a quick breakfast, a delightful snack with coffee or tea, or a satisfying dessert.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Dough: Embrace the ease of store-bought crescent roll dough in sheet form. If dealing with perforated dough, seamlessly pinch the seams together. For those inclined to make the dough from scratch, alternative recipes await your culinary adventure.
Butter: Soften unsalted butter to spread generously over the three dough sheets.
Sugar: Elevate the sweetness by sprinkling ample granulated sugar over the dough pre-baking, creating a delightful sugary crust.
Blueberries: Chop fresh blueberries before sprinkling, or thaw frozen blueberries, draining excess moisture for optimal results.
Puff Pastry Possibilities
Wondering about puff pastry alternatives? Yes, it’s possible! Utilize three sheets of thawed puff pastry for a delightful variation. Follow specific instructions for filling, rolling, and cutting the dough. Once prepared, bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 24 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
Mini Blueberry Cruffins, Anyone?
Absolutely! Transform these treats into mini blueberry cruffins. Instead of four cruffins per sheet, create eight for a total of 24 using all three sheets. Cut, roll, and place in a mini muffin tin, baking for 18 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Storing Your Blueberry Bliss Crescents
Preserve the bliss by storing Blueberry Bliss Crescents in an airtight container. Enjoy freshness for up to 3 days at room temperature. For a warm delight, microwave for 15 seconds. Freeze for up to 2 months for extended enjoyment.
Ingredients:
- 3 tubes (8 ounces each) crescent roll sheets
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 ½ cups (222 g) fresh blueberries, chopped, divided
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Roll out each tube of dough on a floured surface to a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter over each dough sheet.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of sugar over each buttered dough sheet, pressing it lightly into the dough.
- Top each sheet with about ½ cup of chopped blueberries, spreading them evenly.
- Roll up the dough from the long end into a log.
- Cut the log in half, creating two shorter logs.
- Cut each shorter log in half lengthwise, yielding four sections of dough.
- Repeat with the remaining two sheets, resulting in 12 sections of dough.
- Working one at a time, wrap a section of dough around your index finger with the layered side facing out.
- Place each cruffin in the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Allow cruffins to cool slightly before savoring the bliss.
