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Master the Festive Cinco de Mayo Style Churro Croissant Buns

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 buns 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

To understand why this dessert works so beautifully, it helps to analyze the two culinary icons that inspire it. On one side, you have the classic European croissant, beloved for its thin, paper-like layers of dough that rise and expand into a buttery cloud when exposed to a hot oven. On the other side, you have the traditional churro, a deep-fried Mexican pastry tube rolled in granulated sugar and fragrant ground cinnamon, often served with a rich chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Croissant Buns

  • 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry or croissant dough (about 250 g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Churro Coating

  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking tray or muffin tin with parchment paper.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle if needed.
  4. Brush the surface with melted butter.

2. Add the Churro Filling

  1. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  3. Roll tightly into a log.
  4. Slice into 8 equal pieces.

3. Bake

  1. Place the rolls cut-side up in the prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  3. Cool for 5 minutes.

4. Coat Like Churros

  1. Brush the warm buns lightly with additional melted butter.
  2. Mix the churro-coating sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Roll or sprinkle the mixture over the buns until evenly coated.

5. Make the Glaze

  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Drizzle generously over the warm buns.

6. Serve

Serve warm with coffee, hot chocolate, or a glass of cold milk.

Notes

These Cinco de Mayo Style Churro Croissant Buns bring together the flaky layers of a buttery croissant and the sweet cinnamon-sugar crunch of a classic churro. They’re quick to make using ready-made pastry dough and are perfect for brunches, celebrations, or whenever you’re craving a bakery-style treat at home. For an extra-indulgent twist, serve them warm with dulce de leche, chocolate sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 290 kcal

Keywords: mexican fusion pastry rolls, baked cinnamon sugar croissant buns

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