Puff Pastry Donuts (Cronuts)

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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

* Recipe adapted from the Kitchy Kitchen

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