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A cozy home setting showing golden churro cruffins on a white plate, coated with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with chocolate sauce, served with a cup of coffee on a wooden table.

Easy Churro Cruffins

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Discover the irresistible Easy Churro Cruffins, a delightful dessert hybrid combining the crispy cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros with the flaky layers of cruffins. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • Optional: chocolate chips or Nutella for filling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture by combining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets into a thin rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Brush the pastry with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, adding filling if desired.
  4. Roll the pastry tightly and cut it into 6-8 equal slices.
  5. Place slices into greased muffin tins, cut side up, and press gently.
  6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool briefly before serving warm, optionally drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped for up to 1 month and reheat in the oven for best results.
  • Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cruffin
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg