Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of churros and muffins with these irresistible Churro Cruffins. These pastry treats are a fusion of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Filling (optional):
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche or Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a standard muffin tin.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out pastry: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, brush with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Add filling: Spread dulce de leche or Nutella, roll pastry into a log, cut in half lengthwise, coil into muffin shape, and place in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm
- Try different fillings like fruit jam or pastry cream
- If using store-bought puff pastry, ensure it’s very cold before baking for optimal rise
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
