Churro Cruffins: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight

Churro Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissants and muffins, inspired by the flavors of churros. These sweet, crunchy treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With their cinnamon-sugar coating and flaky layers, Churro Cruffins are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Equipment:

• Muffin tin
• Rolling pin
• Pastry brush
• Oven

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Filling (optional):

• Dulce de leche or chocolate spread

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases.
   • Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with melted butter.
3. Roll and Cut the Dough:
   • Starting from one end, tightly roll up the puff pastry to form a log.
   • Cut the log into 1-inch slices.
4. Shape the Cruffins:
   • Take each slice and gently twist it to form a spiral.
   • Place each twisted slice into a greased muffin tin cavity, with the cut side facing up.
5. Bake the Cruffins:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
6. Coat the Cruffins:
   • While the cruffins are baking, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
   • Once the cruffins are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
   • Brush each cruffin with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
7. Fill the Cruffins (Optional):
   • If desired, fill a piping bag with dulce de leche or chocolate spread.
   • Insert the tip into the center of each cruffin and squeeze gently to fill.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Cruffins are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Churro Cruffins are a sweet and crunchy delight that combines the best of croissants and muffins with the irresistible flavor of churros. Perfect for any time of day, these cruffins are sure to become a favorite treat for family and friends.

Churro Cruffins

Churro Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissants and muffins, inspired by the flavors of churros.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• For the Dough:
• 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• For the Coating:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• For the Filling optional:
• Dulce de leche or chocolate spread

Equipment

• Muffin tin
• Rolling Pin
• Pastry brush
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat the Oven:
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
3. Prepare the Dough:
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases.
5. Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with melted butter.
6. Roll and Cut the Dough:
7. Starting from one end, tightly roll up the puff pastry to form a log.
8. Cut the log into 1-inch slices.
9. Shape the Cruffins:
10. Take each slice and gently twist it to form a spiral.
11. Place each twisted slice into a greased muffin tin cavity, with the cut side facing up.
12. Bake the Cruffins:
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
14. Coat the Cruffins:
15. While the cruffins are baking, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
16. Once the cruffins are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
17. Brush each cruffin with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
18. Fill the Cruffins (Optional):
19. If desired, fill a piping bag with dulce de leche or chocolate spread.
20. Insert the tip into the center of each cruffin and squeeze gently to fill.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.