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Delicious Churro Cruffins | Cinnamon Sugar Treats Recipe & Tips

Delicious Churro Cruffins

These delicious churro cruffins are flaky, buttery croissant-muffin hybrids coated in cinnamon sugar. Made with puff pastry and baked to golden perfection, they’re easy, irresistible, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 cruffins 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed

4 tbsp melted butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Optional filling: dulce de leche, Nutella, or vanilla cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard muffin tin.

2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Unroll puff pastry sheets and brush with melted butter.

4. Sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon sugar on top of each sheet.

5. Tightly roll each sheet into a log, then slice each log in half lengthwise to expose layers.

6. Twist each strip into a spiral and roll into a rose shape. Place into muffin tin.

7. Brush tops with more butter and cinnamon sugar.

8. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and puffed.

9. Cool slightly, then roll in remaining cinnamon sugar. Fill centers with optional filling if desired.

Notes

Serve warm for the best texture.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the cinnamon flavor.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in oven or air fryer.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cruffin
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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