Starbucks Cinnamon Pull Apart Recipe

Introduction

This Starbucks-inspired Cinnamon Pull Apart is a delightful treat that combines buttery croissants with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and a hint of white chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these pull-aparts are easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 6 large croissants
• 8 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted
• 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
• 3 tbsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
2. Step 2: Cut each croissant into 5-6 pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Step 3: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter and white chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix together the coarse sea salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
5. Step 5: Pour half of the melted butter and chocolate mixture over the croissant pieces. Toss gently until all pieces are coated.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the croissants, then toss again to evenly coat.
7. Step 7: Line a cupcake pan with parchment cupcake liners and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
8. Step 8: Place 5-6 buttered croissant pieces into each cupcake liner, gently pressing them together without smashing.
9. Step 9: Add the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture to the leftover butter and chocolate mixture, then drizzle this over the croissant cups.
10. Step 10: Bake for 10 minutes until warm and slightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For an extra indulgent touch, add chopped nuts or raisins to the croissant pieces before baking.
• Use plain or chocolate croissants for different flavor profiles.
• If you prefer, substitute white chocolate chips with regular or dark chocolate chips.
• Serve warm with a drizzle of vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in a toaster oven or regular oven at 300ºF for 5 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to keep the croissants from becoming soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use refrigerated croissants instead of fresh ones?

Yes, refrigerated or day-old croissants work well for this recipe and are actually easier to cut without becoming too soft.

What can I use instead of parchment cupcake liners?

If you don’t have parchment liners, you can grease the cupcake pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Starbucks Cinnamon Pull Apart Recipe

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This Starbucks Cinnamon Pull Apart recipe transforms flaky croissants into a delightful sweet treat infused with a luscious butter, white chocolate, cinnamon, and brown sugar mixture. Perfectly baked in cupcake liners, these pull-apart bites are easy to serve and full of warm, comforting flavors – a perfect indulgence for breakfast or a snack.

• Author: Natalie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings (one pull-apart cup per serving) 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 6 large croissants
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the croissant cups.
2. Cut Croissants: Slice each croissant into 5-6 pieces and place all pieces into a large mixing bowl.
3. Prepare Butter Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter and white chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until smooth and fully combined.
4. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the coarse sea salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar.
5. Coat Croissant Pieces: Drizzle half of the butter and white chocolate mixture over the croissant pieces in the bowl. Toss them gently until all the pieces are well coated. Then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the croissants and toss again until evenly covered.
6. Prepare Cupcake Pan: Line a cupcake pan with parchment cupcake liners and lightly spray the liners with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Place 5-6 coated croissant pieces into each cupcake liner. Gently push the pieces together slightly without smashing, to form a pull-apart cup.
8. Top with Remaining Mixture: Add the remaining cinnamon sugar to the leftover butter and chocolate mixture and stir well. Drizzle this mixture generously over the top of each croissant cup.
9. Bake: Bake the croissant cups in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they are golden and the topping is bubbly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Use day-old or day-old croissants for best texture as they absorb the butter mixture better than fresh croissants.
• To make it easier to cut, slightly freeze croissants for 15 minutes before slicing.
• You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
• Ensure not to overfill the cupcake liners to prevent overflow during baking.
• Serve warm for the best gooey texture and flavor experience.

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