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Churro Cruffins: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight Recipe

Churro Cruffins: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight Recipe
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Churro Cruffins are a delightful hybrid treat combining the flaky, buttery texture of croissants with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar coating of churros. These easy-to-make pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a crunchy, sweet indulgence. Optionally filled with luscious dulce de leche or chocolate spread, they make a delicious and impressive dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Filling (optional):

  • Dulce de leche or chocolate spread as desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases, creating an even surface. Brush the entire pastry sheet generously with melted butter to enrich the flavor and aid in browning.
  3. Roll and Cut the Dough: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1-inch thick slices to form the individual cruffin bases.
  4. Shape the Cruffins: Take each slice and gently twist it to create a spiral shape. Place each twisted slice into a cavity of the greased muffin tin, ensuring the cut side faces upward so it puffs nicely.
  5. Bake the Cruffins: Bake the filled muffin tin in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown, puffed, and cooked through.
  6. Coat the Cruffins: While baking, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. When the cruffins are out of the oven and slightly cooled, brush each one lightly with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly, adding that classic churro flavor and crunch.
  7. 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 gently squeeze to fill with sweet, creamy goodness.

Notes

  • Make sure your puff pastry is well thawed but still cold for easier rolling and shaping.
  • For extra crispiness, you can chill the rolled slices before baking to help them hold shape better.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the log evenly to avoid squashing the layers.
  • The filling is optional but adds a decadent touch; you can also try pastry cream or fruit preserves instead.
  • Serve cruffins fresh for the best texture, ideally within a few hours of baking.

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Keywords: Churro cruffins, puff pastry recipe, cinnamon sugar pastry, baked churros, sweet cruffins, easy dessert, breakfast pastry

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