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Irresistible Churro Cruffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American with Spanish influence

Description

This Irresistible Churro Cruffins recipe combines the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry with the sweet, cinnamon sugar coating of classic churros. These delightful treats are baked in a muffin tin to create a crisp, golden exterior with a soft, tender interior, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Enhanced with a glossy egg wash and a finishing touch of melted butter and cinnamon sugar, these cruffins offer a delicious fusion of texture and flavor that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin papers to ensure easy removal of the cruffins after baking.
  2. Roll Puff Pastry Sheets: Place the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll each sheet out until it is slightly thinner, about 1/8 inch thick to ensure a delicate flakiness.
  3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar coating for the cruffins.
  4. Cut and Stack Pastry Rectangles: Cut each pastry sheet into rectangles measuring approximately 4 by 6 inches. For enhanced flakiness, stack two rectangles together to form a total of 6 stacks.
  5. Butter and Sprinkle Sugar: Brush the top of each stacked rectangle generously with melted butter. Then sprinkle an even and generous amount of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each piece.
  6. Roll and Place in Muffin Tin: Roll up each cinnamon-sugar-coated stack into a spiral or log shape. Stand each spiral upright and carefully place them into the muffin cups of your prepared tin.
  7. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and milk together in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each cruffin with this egg wash to achieve a shiny, golden finish when baked.
  8. Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed up and deep golden brown on top.
  9. Finish with Butter and Sugar: After baking, let the cruffins cool slightly. Then brush them lightly with additional melted butter and roll them in more cinnamon sugar if you desire a sweeter, extra-cinnamon finish.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the puff pastry is well thawed but still cold before rolling.
  • You can line the muffin tin with parchment muffin papers for easier removal and less sticking.
  • The extra cinnamon sugar coating after baking adds an authentic churro-like sweetness and crunch.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal flakiness and texture.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/irresistible-churro-cruffins-recipe/