Description
Warm Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cruffins are a delightful fusion of flaky puff pastry and the sweet, spicy flavors of cinnamon sugar. These spiral-shaped treats are baked until golden and then coated with sugar for a perfect crunchy exterior and soft, sweet interior, making them an irresistible breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Coating
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners for easy removal of the cruffins.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this flavored sugar mixture aside for later use.
- Roll Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet, keeping its rectangular shape intact.
- Butter the Pastry: Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry evenly with the melted unsalted butter to help the cinnamon sugar adhere and create a buttery flavor.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered puff pastry ensuring full coverage.
- Roll into Log: Beginning at the short side of the rectangle, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape to form layers.
- Slice Log: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled log into 6 equal pieces for uniform baking.
- Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place each piece spiraled side up into the prepared muffin tin to maintain shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, until they are golden brown and puffed up beautifully.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: While baking, pour 1/2 cup granulated sugar into a shallow bowl, ready for coating the warm cruffins.
- Cool and Remove: Once baked, allow the cruffins to cool slightly in the muffin tin, then carefully remove each one.
- Coat with Sugar: Roll each slightly warm cruffin in the sugar bowl, coating each evenly for that signature crunchy, sugary crust.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm cinnamon sugar churro cruffins immediately to enjoy their crisp exterior and soft, flavorful center.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed but kept cool for best rolling and puffing results.
- You can add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after baking for extra sweetness and presentation.
- For a richer flavor, substitute unsalted butter with browned butter.
- These cruffins are best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Use muffin liners for easier clean up and removal of pastries.
