Description
Delightful cruffins combining flaky layers with a creamy raspberry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups All-purpose flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour.)
- 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast (Ensure it’s fresh for best results.)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Balances sweetness.)
- 1 cup Whole milk (Can substitute with lukewarm non-dairy milk.)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Melted; can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.)
- 2 cups Fresh raspberries (Thaw and drain if using frozen.)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (Can replace with mascarpone or dairy-free alternative.)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (Not mandatory, adds sweet finishing touch.)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, then create a well in the center.
- Pour the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour well.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, covering it with a damp cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the fresh raspberries over the filling.
- Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter.
- Cut the folded dough into strips about 1-inch wide.
- Twist each strip and place them into greased muffin tins.
- Let the cruffins rise in the tin for about 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For people with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg