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:

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
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.
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.
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.
Bake the Cruffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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.
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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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

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
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.
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.
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.
Bake the Cruffins:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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.
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.