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Churro Cruffins

Churro Cruffins: Indulge in a Sweet Twist on Brunch

Delight in the unique flavor of Churro Cruffins, a sweet twist perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cruffins
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Use homemade or store-bought for the best flakiness
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for brushing
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and coating
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on your love for cinnamon
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Combine with cinnamon for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon For coating
For Filling (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche For a creamy center

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Churro Cruffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle and brush with melted butter.
  3. Roll the pastry into a tight log and slice it into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Place the twisted pastry slices upright in the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon for the coating while the Cruffins bake.
  6. Brush the baked Cruffins with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Fill the centers with dulce de leche or chocolate spread, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These Churro Cruffins are perfect for brunch and can be enjoyed fresh. Experiment with different fillings for added flavor.

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