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Easy Churro Cruffins
Clara Pepper

Irresistibly Easy Churro Cruffins: A Sweet Morning Treat

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flaky croissant pastry and churro sweetness with these Easy Churro Cruffins.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Bakery
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup dulce de leche
  • ½ cup chocolate sauce optional
  • ½ cup caramel sauce optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to a rectangle about 12x18 inches.
  2. Soften butter and spread evenly over puff pastry, fold in thirds, roll out again, and repeat the butter application and folding process.
  3. In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the cinnamon sugar coating.
  4. Cut pastry into strips, spiral each around muffin pan wells, and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Let cruffins cool for 5 minutes before filling with dulce de leche.
  6. Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve warm, optionally with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Ensure even butter distribution for flaky layers.
  • Cool cruffins slightly before filling with dulce de leche.
  • Add nutmeg for flavor depth.
  • Avoid stretching dough too tightly around the muffin pan.
  • Keep an eye on baking times for golden perfection.

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