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Churro Cruffins

Churro Cruffins: Sweet, Flaky Bliss for Your Brunch Table

Churro Cruffins are an irresistible combination of flaky, buttery pastry and classic churro flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed for best results
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For coating
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon For coating
Optional Filling
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche or Chocolate Spread For filling

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Pastry brush
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Churro Cruffins
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry until it's about 1/8-inch thick. Brush with melted butter.
  3. Roll the pastry into a tight log and cut into 1-inch sections.
  4. Twist each piece into a spiral shape and place in the muffin tin.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating and brush cruffins with butter.
  7. Fill with dulce de leche or chocolate spread if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent tearing. Experiment with different fillings for unique flavors.

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