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Carrot Cake Cruffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these Carrot Cake Cruffins, a perfect fusion of flaky puff pastry and classic carrot cake flavors. With warm spices, grated carrots, and optional nuts, these spiral pastries bake up golden and crisp, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. Finished with a creamy cream cheese frosting dusted with powdered sugar, they bring all the charm of carrot cake in a unique, handheld treat.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 sheet (about 8 oz) puff pastry or croissant dough, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

For Topping

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting or mixing with cream cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix spice and sugar blend. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to create the spiced sugar mixture that gives the cruffins their warm carrot cake flavor.
  3. Prepare the pastry. Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle if it’s not already shaped. Then, spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface to help the spices and carrots stick and add rich flavor.
  4. Add the filling. Evenly sprinkle the spice and sugar blend over the buttered dough, followed by the grated carrots and chopped pecans or walnuts if using, distributing them evenly for balance in every bite.
  5. Roll and cut the dough. Tightly roll the pastry from the long side into a log, then carefully slice it lengthwise down the middle, exposing the layered spiral pattern inside.
  6. Shape the cruffins. Take each lengthwise strip and twist it into a spiral before coiling it into a bun shape. Place each spiral bun cut side up into the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake to golden perfection. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the cruffins are golden brown and puffed up, indicating a crispy exterior and flaky layers inside.
  8. Optional frosting application. Allow the cruffins to cool, then mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar to create a sweet frosting. Pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture onto each cruffin for a delightful carrot cake frosting finish. Alternatively, dust with powdered sugar for a simpler touch.

Notes

  • Use puff pastry or croissant dough according to preference; croissant dough offers a flakier and richer texture.
  • Ensure the dough is properly thawed to avoid tearing while rolling and shaping.
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts add crunch and complement the carrot cake flavors but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
  • The cream cheese frosting is optional but recommended for authentic carrot cake taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate; reheat gently before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/carrot-cake-cruffins-recipe-2/