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Churro Cruffins

Churro Cruffins are a scrumptious blend of flaky croissant and sweet churro, creating a delightful pastry experience. With a crispy exterior and a gooey chocolate center, these treats are perfect for breakfast or as a dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients, Churro Cruffins will impress your family and friends at any gathering. The enticing aroma of cinnamon sugar fills your kitchen, making it impossible to resist these delicious bites of joy!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until combined.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until slightly larger.
  4. Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips and twist each strip into cruffin shapes in the muffin tin.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips inside each cruffin before baking.
  6. Brush each cruffin with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Stefanie Weber
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cruffin (50g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor, mix in nuts or other spices like nutmeg or cardamom into the dough. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for crispiness.