Description
Churro Cruffins are a delightful fusion pastry, combining the crispy, cinnamon-sugar coating of churros with the light, flaky texture of a cruffin. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering an irresistible crunch and sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and brush it lightly with melted butter.
- Shape the Cruffins: Roll the pastry sheet into a log, then slice it into 8 equal rounds. Using your fingers, gently fan out each round into a rosette shape, tucking the edges under to form a muffin-like shape.
- Heat the Oil: Heat 1-2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Cruffins: Fry the cruffins in batches, seam-side down, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are puffed and golden brown. Drain the cruffins on paper towels.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. While the cruffins are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best crispness and flavor.
Notes
- For a filled version, add whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or Nutella before frying.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for a different spice flavor.
- Dip the finished churro cruffins in melted chocolate for an even more decadent treat.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
- Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to re-crisp.
- Unfilled, uncoated cruffins can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg