Churro Cruffins: The Easy, Flaky Cinnamon Sugar Delight
A delightful hybrid of churros and cruffins: layers of flaky, laminated dough shaped like a muffin and fried until golden, then rolled in cinnamon sugar for a crispy, cinnamony bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Unfold thawed puff pastry and brush lightly with melted butter.
2. Roll the pastry sheet into a log, then slice into 8 equal rounds.
3. Using your fingers, gently fan out each round into a rosette shape, tucking edges under.
4. Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry cruffins in batches, seam-side down, for 2–3 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
6. Drain on paper towels briefly.
7. In a shallow bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
8. Roll warm cruffins in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
9. Serve immediately for best crispness.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Use a thermometer to maintain consistent frying temperature.
Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying—work in batches.
Can be filled with cream or chocolate for variation.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/churro-cruffins/