Description
Garlic Parmesan Herb Cruffins are flaky, buttery crescent roll pastries layered with a savory garlic herb butter and Parmesan cheese. These easy-to-make treats are shaped into muffin-like cups, baked until golden and crisp on the outside, with a soft, flavorful interior. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 3 (8-ounce) tubes of crescent roll dough
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture to use later for brushing the cruffins’ tops.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out each crescent roll dough sheet with a rolling pin to form three larger rectangles per tube, blending the perforated lines into a smooth, continuous sheet for easier rolling.
- Spread Butter and Cheese: Evenly spread a thin layer of the garlic herb butter mixture over each flattened dough rectangle. Then sprinkle approximately 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese over each sheet for flavor layering.
- Shape Logs and Slice: Starting from the long side, roll each sheet tightly into a log. Cut each log in half to make shorter logs, then slice each short log lengthwise to reveal the layered interior.
- Form Muffin Shapes: Wrap each sliced piece of dough around your finger, shaping it into a muffin-like cup, with the exposed layers facing outward. Place each shaped cruffin into the prepared muffin pan cups.
- Brush with Butter and Top: Melt the reserved garlic herb butter mixture and generously brush over the tops of the cruffins. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly on top to create a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Bake until the cruffins are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the cruffins to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, rotate the muffin pan halfway through baking.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the best flavor in the garlic herb butter.
- Allow the crescent dough to come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat cruffins in a warm oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
