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Crispy Churro Cruffins

Delightful treats that combine puff pastry with the warm, sugary goodness of churros, perfect for satisfying cravings quickly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry Keep a sheet in your freezer for spontaneous baking.
  • 1 cup sugar Consider using a sugar substitute like stevia for a lower-calorie option.
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Experiment with spices like nutmeg for added flavor.
  • as needed Oil for frying Canola or vegetable oil works best; maintain proper frying temperature.
  • as needed Chocolate, jam, or cream cheese for filling Fill while warm for a gooey center.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or large pot until it reaches 350°F.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut the pastry into triangles and roll each triangle into a cruffin shape.
Cooking
  1. Drop the shaped cruffins into the hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for coating.
  3. While still hot, roll each cruffin into the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
Serving
  1. Poke a small hole in each cruffin and fill it with chocolate, jam, or cream cheese if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Freeze unfilled and cooled cruffins for up to two months.