Description
Flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden—these homemade Cronuts combine the best of croissants and donuts in one irresistible treat. Filled with creamy custard, topped with a light glaze or chocolate drizzle, and perfect for special occasions or brunch indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 quarts vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup pastry cream or custard (for filling)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a lighter filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup glaze (optional, made from powdered sugar and milk)
- Sprinkles or chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, water, and eggs. Stir until combined and knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Incorporate Butter: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Place flattened cold butter in the center. Fold the dough over the butter and seal the edges.
- Laminating: Roll the dough out, fold it into thirds, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. Repeat 3–4 times, chilling between each fold.
- Chill Overnight: Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
- Shape and Proof: Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into donut shapes and place on parchment. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry 1–2 cronuts at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Fill and Decorate: Use a piping bag to fill with pastry cream. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze or chocolate, and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour (results may vary).
- Dairy-Free: Replace milk, cream, and butter with plant-based options.
- Filling Flavors: Try chocolate, coffee, or fruit-flavored pastry creams.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for 1–2 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (plus overnight chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pastry
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cronut
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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