Description
Before we get our hands floury, let’s define what we are actually making. A Blueberry Cream Cheese Cruffin is a hybrid pastry that utilizes a yeast-leavened dough, similar to a brioche or a simplified croissant dough, which is then rolled, layered with fat, and baked in a muffin tin. The result is a tall, spiraled pastry that grows vertically rather than horizontally.
Ingredients
Dough
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Filling
170 g (6 oz) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Layers & Topping
3 tbsp melted butter (for spreading)
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Add warm milk and butter.
Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
2️⃣ Prepare Filling
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Set aside.
3️⃣ Shape the Cruffins
Roll dough into a large rectangle (about 30 × 40 cm).
Brush with melted butter.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly.
Sprinkle blueberries.
Roll tightly into a log (like cinnamon rolls).
Cut lengthwise to expose layers.
Twist each half and coil into a spiral.
Place into a greased muffin tin.
4️⃣ Second Rise
Cover loosely and let rise 20–30 minutes until puffy.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
6️⃣ Finish
Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if you like.
Notes
These blueberry cream cheese cruffins are best enjoyed slightly warm, when the centers are soft and the layers are delicate and flaky. Serve them with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and gently reheat before serving to bring back their fresh-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 260 kcal
Keywords: Blueberry cream cheese pastry, homemade croissant muffins, fruit filled cruffins, cream cheese breakfast pastry