Description
This Easy Italian Crostata recipe features flaky croissant dough rolled with a flavorful garlic butter and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, these savory cruffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Cruffins
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated croissant dough (or puff pastry dough)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- Salt, to taste (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and dried oregano if using to create a fragrant garlic butter spread.
- Set Aside Garlic Butter: Keep the garlic butter mixture ready for use while preparing the dough.
- Prepare the Dough and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Unroll Croissant Dough: Open the croissant dough cans and separate the dough into individual triangles on a clean surface.
- Brush Dough with Garlic Butter: Using a brush, coat each croissant triangle evenly with the prepared garlic butter, covering the entire surface.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each garlic butter-coated dough triangle for a cheesy filling.
- Roll the Croissants: Starting at the wide end of each triangle, carefully roll the dough tightly up toward the tip to form a croissant shape.
- Place in Muffin Tin: Stand each rolled croissant vertically in the greased muffin tin compartments, ensuring they fit snugly.
- Brush with Butter and Season: Brush the tops of the assembled cruffins with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown, flaky, and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly in the muffin tin before removing. Serve warm as a savory breakfast, snack, or side dish and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheeses used contain vegetarian-friendly rennet.
- These cruffins can be reheated in a warm oven or toaster oven to regain flakiness.
- Substitute puff pastry dough for croissant dough if desired, but croissant dough yields a flakier texture.
- Make sure to brush the dough thoroughly with garlic butter to keep the cruffins moist and flavorful.
