Churro Cruffins Recipe
Churro Cruffins are a delightful hybrid treat that combines the flaky layers of a croissant with the cinnamon-sugar goodness of a churro. These pastry gems are fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, making them a perfect indulgence for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish, Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unfold thawed puff pastry and brush lightly with melted butter.
- Shape the Cruffins: Roll the pastry sheet into a log, then slice into 8 equal rounds. Using your fingers, gently fan out each round into a rosette shape, tucking edges under.
- Fry the Cruffins: Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry cruffins in batches, seam-side down, for 2–3 minutes per side until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels briefly.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm cruffins in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Churro Cruffins, Cruffin Recipe, Cinnamon Sugar Pastry, Churro Croissant
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