"Cruffin – The Croissant‑Muffin Hybrid That Went Viral"
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"Cruffin – The Croissant‑Muffin Hybrid That Went Viral"
by MeltIn March 2026 0 comments
The croissant‑muffin hybrid that broke the internet – flaky, buttery, and stuffed with your favourite filling. Here's how to make café‑style cruffins at home.
Cruffin – a portmanteau of croissant and muffin – was born in Melbourne and quickly became a global pastry sensation. Imagine the layered, buttery flakiness of a croissant, baked in a muffin tin for a tall, ruffled shape, then filled with pastry cream, jam, or chocolate. The result? A pastry that's crisp on the outside, tender inside, and utterly addictive.
This recipe uses shop‑bought puff pastry as a shortcut, so you can skip the all‑day lamination process. With a clever rolling and folding technique, you'll get those beautiful, distinct layers that make cruffins so special.
🥐 Ingredients
For the cruffins 2 sheets all‑butter puff pastry (approx. 320 g each), thawed 50 g unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) 2 tbsp caster sugar (for sprinkling) For the fill…
