Description
Churro Cruffins are a delectable fusion of flaky croissants and sweet churros, rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with a creamy surprise. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a soft, luscious filling, making these pastries a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether served at brunch or as an indulgent dessert, Churro Cruffins will have everyone coming back for more. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (plus 1 for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and one egg until smooth.
- Cut pastry into rectangles (4×6 inches), spread filling on each, then roll tightly.
- Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon; coat each cruffin in this mixture.
- Place cruffins upright in the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg