Delicious Churro Cruffins: Your New Favorite Sweet Treat

Delicious Churro Cruffins are a quick and customizable dessert, combining flaky layers with sweet fillings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 cruffins

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 sheet Puff Pastry Use cold store-bought or homemade.

For the Coating

2 tbsp Cinnamon Mix with cayenne for a spicy twist.
1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds richness.

For Frying

2-3 cups Neutral Oil Canola or vegetable oil is best.

For the Fillings (Optional)

1 cup Chocolate Dark or milk chocolate works.
1 cup Jam Any favorite flavor like raspberry or strawberry.
1/2 cup Sweet Cream Cheese Enhance with vanilla.

Equipment

Oven
deep frying pan
Muffin tin

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll out the cold puff pastry to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut the pastry into 3-4 inch squares and place filling in the center. Fold and seal.
Roll the pastry tightly into a cylinder and bend into a U-shape in a greased muffin tin.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the filled cruffins in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer to paper towels to drain, then coat in cinnamon sugar while warm.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after frying while they are warm and crispy.

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