Description
Mexican-inspired churro cruffins blend flaky pastry with cinnamon-sugar magic, creating a delightful fusion dessert. Crisp exterior and buttery layers invite home bakers to explore this irresistible sweet treat with simple ingredients and classic techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon sugar mixture:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray to ensure smooth release.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform flour blend with aromatic cinnamon undertones.
- In a separate vessel, gently warm the butter until melted, then incorporate milk, eggs, and fragrant vanilla extract, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using minimal strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain a light, tender texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cavities, filling each compartment approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, monitoring until the cruffins develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, while still warm, generously roll each cruffin in a decadent cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Perfectly ensure dry ingredients are fully whisked to prevent clumping and create smooth, consistent texture.
- Consider using room temperature eggs and milk to help batter blend more evenly and prevent potential ingredient separation.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar coating for subtle aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg