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Cronut Recipe

Irresistible Cronut Recipe: Flaky Delight Made at Home

Enjoy the ultimate homemade cronut recipe, a delightful fusion of croissant and donut, perfect for brunch or as a gourmet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cronuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Pillsbury Uncut Crescent Sheets or frozen puff pastry as a substitute.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Vanilla Pudding Use refrigerated or shelf-stable for a creamy center.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust amount based on preferred sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Add more for desired consistency.
For Frying
  • 2 inches Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil also works well.

Equipment

  • Deep Frying Pan
  • Biscuit Cutter
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep-fry thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Cronuts
  1. Prep Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan and heat over medium to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Shape Dough: Unroll crescent roll dough, fold it to create thickness, and cut out circles, making holes in the center.
  3. Fry Cronuts: Lower the shaped cronuts into the hot oil, frying for about 90 seconds per side until golden brown.
  4. Drain & Cool: Remove cronuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; let cool for a few minutes.
  5. Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth; adjust milk for desired thickness.
  6. Assemble: Slice cooled cronuts, fill with vanilla pudding, and drizzle with glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cronutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cronuts in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature, or freeze for up to 2 months. Enjoy fresh for the best texture.

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