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Puff Pastry Donuts (Cronuts)

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These Puff Pastry Donuts are amazing and delicious donuts made ut of puff pastry. This recipe cuts down on the time to make a “Cronut” but not the flavor!

Last weekend, I had one of the most amazing times in a long time with my significant other. Let’s see, we grabbed our nieces and took them to a place in Cincinnati, OH called Coney Island for a “Fall-O-Ween” festival where there are rides and all types of seasoning fun stuff. We really used the girls to go ourselves. Just like how we used them to watch Frozen. We tried to watch it alone but it was way to kid-like for two grown people to sit and watch.

Then, we went to our first NFL game, Bengals vs. Panthers, and had a BALL! On our way to the stadium, after my 3rd TV segment with Fox 19 News (BOOM!), we had brunch downtown at a restaurant called Crave. Oh, wait! I am leaving out one important part of our day. We went….are you ready…we went to Holtman’s Donut Shop, which is also located downtown! You see, I am a donut connoisseur and I will travel to the ends of the earth to find the best donut. Unfortunately, it is one of my favorite foods EVER! Why would God equip me with such taste buds to crave the worst things you can put into your body?!  It doesn’t matter. I will always love them.

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Back to my trip to Holtman’s, first, let me say there was a line outside. That is how good these donuts are. As I browsed the beautiful rainbow of donuts, I saw it. The last one. It was as if it was waiting for me all morning. I would’ve sworn we made eye contact. I saw a Cronut (Puff Pastry Donut)! I heard about them but never had the honor of trying one until that day. Never mind it was $4 because it was worth every single penny. I think the donut lasted for about 15 seconds until it was warm and cozy in my belly. I had to share the love and make these to share them with all of you.

Homemade Cronut (Puff Pastry Dounuts)
Now when I initially looked up a recipe for Cronuts (Puff Pastry Donuts), I found that the original recipe for Cronuts takes 3 days to make! You heard me. 3-FREAKING-DAYS! Maybe I will try them when I have absolutely nothing to do for three days straight. Hey, I made croissants from scratch and that took 2 days. So making Cronuts couldn’t be so bad. Until then, I came across a very satisfactory recipe for cronuts that tastes amazing! Very close to the real Cronut that I experienced last week. I just had to share them with you. Aren’t you glad I did?

How to make Cronuts with Puff Pastry Sheets

All you do is take pre-made Puff Pastry sheets and keep the sheet folded. Then, you take a donut cutter and cut the donuts out from the Puff Pastry Sheet. Then, you fry ’em up on both sides and cover them with a simple glaze. There you have it. Homemade Puff Pastry Donuts AKA The Cronut and they didn’t take 3 days to make either.

Homemade Cronut (Puff Pastry Dounuts)
I won’t lie to you. I think I had about 4 within 30 minutes. I know. I know. Shame on me. But that is how good these Cronuts are. They are super addicting. Unlike regular glazed donuts, which is so last year (not really), these Cronuts have a subtle crispy crunch when you bite into them. Not only that, they are super buttery. Just like a croissant with glaze. Hence the name Cro-nut. I want to urge all of you to find the nearest shop where you can get one of these babies. But until you can try a 3-day Cronut, this Cronut recipe will do.

Homemade Cronut (Puff Pastry Dounuts)

Common Questions About Puff Pastry Donuts

How long will these Puff Pastry Donuts last?

Cronuts are best enjoyed fresh and eaten immediately, that’s why all bakeries bake them fresh in the morning and sell them at a discount as the store closes! But if you have leftovers, you can place them in a sealed container and place them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. It will still taste delicious but the freshness will be gone.

What’s the best glaze for Cronuts?

The sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing Cronut glaze! Although the classic sugar glaze is delicious every time, you can try mixing it up and experimenting. I would love to try cinnamon spice, maple bacon glaze, buttermilk, or lemon glaze!

Homemade Cronut (Puff Pastry Dounuts)
* Recipe adapted from the Kitchy Kitchen

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Homemade Cronut (Puff Pastry Donuts)

Puff Pastry Donuts (Cronuts)

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  • Author: Nicole Nared-Washington from Brown Sugar Food Blog
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Description

These Puff Pastry Donuts (Cronuts are made using puff pastry sheets, deep-fried, and covered in a delicious glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Sheets Puff Pastry, defrosted
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • flour for dusting
  • GLAZE
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle flour on a clean flat kitchen surface. Take one puff pastry sheet and place on top of the floured surface. With a pastry brush, brush the inside of the puff pastry sheet with egg and fold into thirds (like you would a letter). Repeat the same process with the other puff pastry sheet and place both sheets into the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
  2. Begin to heat the oil to 350 Degrees in a deep fryer. Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and using a doughnut cutter about 1 1/2-2 inches in width, and begin to cut out doughnuts on the puff pastry. Do not open the puff pastry sheet. Leave as is. Save the scraps to make doughnut holes.
  3. Place the doughnuts in the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes while flipping on each side until golden brown and puffed. Use a slotted spoon and remove from oil and turn to a plate lined with a paper towel. Repeat process for all doughnuts.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla exact until smooth. Dip each finished doughnut into the glaze and place on a cooling rack until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Breakfast

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  5. Tammy says

    Genius idea! I’ve never thought to use puff pastry but what a beautiful donut 😀 It’s almost like homemade cronuts 😀

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  6. Jacqui Debono says

    I love that these use puff pastry, I immediately went to check -and I have all of the ingredients in stock! The kids will be ecstatic to come home to these (if I don’t eat them all first…)

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  8. Jenni LeBaron says

    I didn’t think it was possible to make puff pastry even more delicious, but these donuts are over-the-top tasty-looking! I can’t wait to make these and enjoy them with a big mug of coffee!

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  9. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    Oh girl, these look illegal. I think you should hand them over to me for safe keeping! LOL Man these look scrumptious and definitely addictive!
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  10. EA The Spicy RD says

    If these were gluten free, I’d eat 4 of them in less than 30 minutes too! I can’t eat them, but my family would LOVE them. Lucky them!!!

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  12. Natalie says

    I just made these last weekend. My family was delighted. Such a lovely recipe. Super easy to make. Thanks for sharing this.

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  13. Lisa W. says

    I live near Cincy and have cronuts about 10 minutes away from my front door. Dangerous, I know. Although they lock up when they sell out, so don’t sleep in.
    The cronut is all you say and more! I can’t wait to try this recipe.

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