Churro Cruffins – Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Recipe
These Churro Cruffins are flaky, buttery pastries coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel. An easy and indulgent recipe perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet treat.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Pastry brush
- kitchen thermometer (if frying)
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry or 6 pre-made croissant dough rectangles
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional fillings: chocolate, dulce de leche, fruit preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll dough into strips (about 1.5 inches wide).
- Roll each strip into a spiral and place in a greased muffin tin.
- Optional: pipe in chocolate, dulce de leche, or fruit preserves.
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll warm cruffins in cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm with coffee or hot chocolate.
Notes
- Keep dough cold until ready to roll for flakier layers.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
- Can substitute vegan butter or gluten-free dough if needed.
- Try flavor variations: spiced sugar, maple sugar, or alternative fillings.
- For frying: heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 2–3 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels before coating with cinnamon sugar.