Churro Cruffins
Churro Cruffins are a delightful pastry that merges the flaky goodness of croissants with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar flavors of churros. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these treats will transport you back to your favorite fair memories with every bite. With their golden-brown exterior and soft interior, they are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Whip them up easily at home and enjoy warm with coffee or share them with friends—if you can resist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet flaky puff pastry
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush each pastry square with melted butter and sprinkle half with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fold each square diagonally and twist slightly before placing in muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with more melted butter and roll in additional cinnamon sugar while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg