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