Description
Paul Hollywood’s cheesy garlic cruffin merges croissant and muffin techniques for a savory pastry experience. Flaky layers fold with garlic butter and sharp cheddar, promising indulgent bites you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (339 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll sheets
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray, ensuring a seamless cooking environment.
- Dough Processing: Unroll crescent dough sheets on a floured surface, meticulously sealing perforations to create smooth rectangular canvases for flavor development.
- Flavor Infusion: Craft an aromatic herbed butter by blending softened butter with minced garlic and fresh chives, creating a vibrant and fragrant spread.
- Layering Technique: Apply the herbed butter across each dough sheet, followed by an even sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, establishing a foundation of rich, tangy flavors.
- Shaping and Structuring: Tightly roll the dough from the long edge into compact logs, slice into quarters, and transform each section into a spiral shape with the layered side facing outward, tucking the end to maintain structural integrity.
- Baking Transformation: Nestle the dough spirals into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior that promises a delectable texture.
- Finishing Touch: Whisk together melted butter, additional garlic, chives, and kosher salt to create a glossy glaze, then immediately brush over warm cruffins to enhance flavor and appearance.
- Serving Suggestion: Present hot, complementing with a fresh salad or soup to elevate the culinary experience and create a well-rounded meal.
Notes
- Dough Handling Tip: Seal crescent sheet perforations completely to prevent unwanted separation during baking.
- Butter Application Technique: Spread herbed butter generously and evenly to maximize flavor infusion throughout each cruffin.
- Rolling Precision: Roll dough tightly from long edge to create compact, uniform spirals that hold their shape during baking.
- Serving Recommendation: Brush warm cruffins immediately with garlic butter glaze to enhance moisture and intensify the aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg