Description
Indulge in these Yuzu White Chocolate Cream Filled Cruffins, a delightful fusion of croissant flakiness and muffin shape, filled with tangy yuzu white chocolate cream and finished with a vibrant citrus glaze. These pastries offer a burst of sunshine in every bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a flaky and tender cruffin.
- 50g (1/3 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and aids browning.
- 5g (1 tsp) Instant Dry Yeast: Leavens the dough for a light texture.
- 5g (1 tsp) Salt: Enhances flavors and controls yeast activity.
- 60g (1/4 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 120ml (1/2 cup) Warm Whole Milk: Provides moisture and activates yeast.
- 1 Large Egg: Adds richness, structure, and color.
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Crucial for creating flaky layers.
- 100g (3½ oz) White Chocolate, Chopped: The star of the filling.
- 60ml (1/4 cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth and luscious ganache.
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Yuzu Juice: Provides a unique citrus flavor.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 150g (1 ¼ cup) Powdered Sugar: The base of the glaze.
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Yuzu Juice: Adds citrus flavor to the glaze.
- Zest of 1 Orange: Provides citrus aroma and flavor.
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Shredded Coconut: Adds textural element and coconut flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, melted butter, milk, and egg; knead until smooth.
- Laminate Dough: Incorporate softened butter into dough through folding for flaky layers.
- First Rise: Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- Shape Cruffins: Roll, cut, and shape dough into muffin tins.
- Second Rise: Proof cruffins until puffy.
- Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Make Filling: Melt white chocolate with cream and yuzu juice.
- Prepare Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, yuzu juice, and orange zest.
- Assemble: Fill cooled cruffins with yuzu white chocolate cream and glaze.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and ensure the butter is softened but still cool during lamination. Adjust glaze consistency with more yuzu juice for desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg