Description
This Irresistible Churro Cruffins recipe combines the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros. Rolled into spiraled muffins and baked to golden perfection, these cruffins offer a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Butter & Egg Wash
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin papers to prevent sticking for easy removal.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Place the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet out slightly thinner, to about 1/8 inch thick, using a rolling pin for better layering and flakiness.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cut & Stack Pastry: Cut each pastry sheet into rectangles measuring 4×6 inches. Stack two rectangles together for each cruffin, making 6 stacks total to achieve maximum flakiness.
- Brush with Butter & Add Flavor: Brush the top of each stacked rectangle generously with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the surface to ensure rich flavor in every bite.
- Form & Place in Muffin Tin: Carefully roll each cinnamon sugar-coated stack into a spiral log shape. Stand each roll upright and place it into a muffin cup, fitting snugly.
- Egg Wash: Beat together the egg and whole milk until combined. Brush the tops of the cruffins with this egg wash to promote a shiny, golden-brown finish after baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are fully puffed up and golden brown on the top, signaling that they are perfectly cooked and flaky.
- Coat with Extra Cinnamon Sugar (Optional): After allowing the cruffins to cool slightly, brush them lightly with melted butter and roll them in additional cinnamon sugar to intensify the sweet churro flavor and add a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry sheets are thawed completely but still cold for easier handling and better layering.
- You can line the muffin tins with paper liners to make removal easier and reduce cleanup.
- Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cold; watch for deep golden color as your best indicator.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor, optionally with a dipping sauce of melted chocolate or caramel.
