Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of churros and muffins with these irresistible Churro Cruffins. These flaky pastries are rolled in cinnamon sugar and can be filled with your favorite spreads for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Melted Butter:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Mix:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Filling:
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche or Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry, brush with butter, add filling if desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll and Shape: Roll pastry into a log, cut lengthwise, twist each half into a spiral, tuck ends underneath, and place in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Roll hot cruffins in remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cool cruffins slightly before removing from pan.
- Fill with cream cheese, fruit preserves, or enjoy plain.
- Best consumed on the day of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
