Description
Delight in these Garlic Parmesan Herb Cruffins, a crispy, flaky puff pastry treat bursting with savory garlic, fresh herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a flavorful snack, these cruffins combine the buttery goodness of croissants with the convenience of a muffin shape, making them as fun to serve as they are to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Extra chopped fresh parsley or dried herbs
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic herb butter.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a pastry brush, evenly spread the garlic herb butter over the entire surface of the pastry.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the buttered puff pastry, ensuring every bite is cheesy and delicious.
- Cut and Roll Strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry sheet lengthwise into 4 equal strips. Starting from one end, roll each strip tightly into a spiral shape.
- Place in Muffin Tin: Stand each rolled spiral up and place it into a prepared muffin cup, spiral side facing up. This will allow the layers to puff nicely as they bake.
- Bake Cruffins: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool slightly in the muffin tin. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh or dried herbs for an added burst of flavor and presentation flair.
- Serve Warm: Serve these delicious garlic Parmesan herb cruffins warm for the best taste and texture. Enjoy as an appetizer or savory snack.
Notes
- These cruffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 5 minutes.
- For a cheesy variation, try adding shredded mozzarella along with the Parmesan before baking.
- For a little heat, sprinkle some chili flakes into the garlic butter mixture.
- To prevent the puff pastry from sticking, ensure your muffin tin is well greased or sprayed.
- Leftover cruffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
