Delicious Churro Cruffins Ready in Just 30 Minutes Recipe
Delicious Churro Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry with crispy frying and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, creating a delightful treat ready in just 30 minutes. Filled with chocolate, jam, or sweet cream cheese, these cruffins offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors reminiscent of classic churros.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 pack puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar (brown sugar can be used)
For Frying
- 2–3 inches neutral oil (canola or vegetable oil)
Optional Fillings
- 1 cup chocolate (dark or milk)
- 1 cup jam (raspberry or strawberry recommended)
- 1 cup sweet cream cheese (mixed with a touch of vanilla)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for shaping the cruffins.
- Roll Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference.
- Add Filling: Place your choice of filling—chocolate, jam, or sweet cream cheese—into the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners inward and pinch the edges tightly to seal the filling inside.
- Shape Cruffins: Roll each filled square tightly into a cylinder shape, then bend the cylinder into a U-shape. Place each shaped cruffin into a muffin tin to maintain its shape.
- Heat Oil: Pour 2-3 inches of neutral oil into a deep frying pan and heat it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring enough oil to submerge the cruffins halfway for even frying.
- Fry Cruffins: Carefully lower the cruffins into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn a golden brown color.
- Drain and Coat: Remove the cruffins from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. While still hot, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the churro cruffins warm straight from the fryer for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for better flakiness and easier handling.
- Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent leakages during frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for even frying and to avoid greasy cruffins.
- Drain excess oil thoroughly to keep cruffins crispy.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and taste.
Keywords: Churro Cruffins, Puff Pastry, Fried Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar, Sweet Pastry Treat, Chocolate Filling, Jam Filling, Cream Cheese Filling
