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Three churros in the shape of muffins, dusted with sugar and placed on an oak wooden board against a white tiled background. The churros have intricate swirls that give them a unique appearance.

Churro Cruffins

These Churro Cruffins are the perfect combination of crispy, gooey, and indulgent. Customize them with your favorite fillings, drizzle with chocolate glaze, and enjoy a pastry that’s guaranteed to wow at any breakfast or brunch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cruffins
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cruffins:

  • 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry thawed overnight in the fridge
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided: ½ cup for coating, ½ cup for cinnamon mix
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt

For the Filling (Choose One):

  • ½ cup dulce de leche
  • Nutella or chocolate spread
  • Fruit jam raspberry, strawberry, or mango
  • Cream cheese + lemon zest

For the Optional Glaze:

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or white chocolate for contrast
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat & Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix cinnamon sugar: Combine ½ cup sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Set aside.

Butter & Sugar:

  • Unroll puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Brush each sheet with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar over the buttered pastry, pressing gently to adhere.

Fill, Roll, & Twist:

  • Slice each pastry sheet into 6 even strips.
  • Spread 1 tsp of filling (dulce de leche, Nutella, etc.) along the center of each strip.
  • Roll the pastry into tight logs and twist each one into a spiral shape. Tuck the ends underneath.

Sugar-Coated Perfection:

  • Dip the top of each spiral into the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  • Arrange the cruffins into the muffin tin, sugar-side up.

Bake:

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Rotate the pan halfway through for even baking.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Optional Glaze:

  • Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cruffins for an extra indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Warm Pastry? Chill pastry strips for 10 minutes before rolling to prevent butter leaks.
  • Filling Overflows? Use just 1 tsp of filling per strip. Seal edges tightly before rolling.
  • Freeze for Later: Assemble unbaked cruffins, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen (+5 minutes).