Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of churros and muffins with these Churro Cruffins. A fusion dessert that brings together the best of both worlds in a sweet and flaky pastry.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Mix:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Filling:
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche, Nutella, or pastry cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 6-cup muffin tin. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, brush with butter.
- Fill and Shape: Spread filling if using, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll pastry, slice in half, twist into spirals, place in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Brush with butter, coat with cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, pipe in more filling after baking using a piping bag.
- Best enjoyed the day they’re made but can be reheated in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes to refresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
