Description
These Garlic Parmesan Herb Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with a savory garlic butter, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Perfect as an impressive appetizer or side, these cruffins are sure to wow any dinner guest with their rich flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
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For the Cruffins
- 3 tubes (8 ounce each) crescent roll dough
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cruffins.
- Prepare muffin pan: Lightly grease a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make garlic butter mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Set aside 1/4 cup of this mixture to brush on top of the cruffins later.
- Roll dough sheets: Using a rolling pin, roll out each crescent roll dough sheet into a larger rectangle. You should create three larger sheets total.
- Spread garlic butter: Evenly spread a thin layer of the garlic butter mixture over each dough sheet for rich flavor throughout.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese: Generously sprinkle approximately 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese over each dough sheet.
- Form dough logs: Starting from the long edge, roll up each dough sheet tightly to form a log.
- Slice dough logs: Cut each dough log in half lengthwise to create two shorter logs, then slice each shorter log lengthwise again, yielding smaller strips.
- Shape cruffins: Wrap each dough strip around your finger to form a muffin-like shape, giving the cruffins their characteristic swirl and height.
- Arrange in pan: Place each formed cruffin upright into the prepared muffin pan.
- Brush and garnish: Brush the tops of the cruffins with the reserved garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking for even cooking, until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cruffins to cool on a wire rack slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For more pronounced garlic flavor, let the minced garlic sit in the softened butter for 10-15 minutes before spreading.
- Use fresh parsley for the best herbaceous taste; dried parsley can substitute but reduce quantity.
- The crescent roll dough provides a flaky and buttery texture similar to croissants but with easier preparation.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted to easily mix with garlic and herbs.
- Rotate the pan halfway during baking to ensure even browning.
- These cruffins are best enjoyed the same day but can be reheated gently before serving.
