Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures that is the Cronut, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the beloved croissant and donut into one irresistible treat.Crispy, flaky layers of croissant dough are meticulously crafted and then deep-fried to golden perfection, resulting in a mesmerizing symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable pastries are then generously coated in a variety of enticing toppings, such as cinnamon sugar, vanilla glaze, or decadent chocolate ganache, elevating them to the realm of pure indulgence. Dive into the ultimate croissant-donut fusion experience with our comprehensive collection of cronut recipes, each offering unique flavor combinations and decorating ideas to satisfy every palate. From the classic glazed cronut to adventurous creations infused with fruity fillings and colorful sprinkles, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. Embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more with our curated selection of cronut recipes.
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HOMEMADE CRONUTS
In May 2013, New York chef Dominique Ansel introduced his hybrid croissant-donut to the world, and it's not been the same since! People wait on line for hours to taste one of his delectable delights. Luckily, making them is not as difficult as one would think.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Breakfast
Time 4h40m
Yield 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together milk and yeast, then sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add 1 cup flour and salt. Gradually add 2-1/4 cups more flour, stirring, then kneading, until dough is smooth. Transfer to a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Beat butter and 1/4 cup flour with a mixer until smooth. Place chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 1-4/-inch rectangle about 13x8 inches. Spread butter mixture evenly over dough. Fold dough in thirds, like a letter; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes more.
- Remove dough, roll it into a rectangle again, then fold both edges ot to the middle. Refrigerate 30 minutes, then repeat folding and chilling sequence twice more, finally chilling the dough at least an hour.
- In a heavy pot, heat 2 or 3 inches oil to 350°. Roll out dough to 1- to 2-inch thickness and cut into rings. Cook cronuts in batches, flipping as needed, until golden. Transfer to a paper towel.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, syrup, and whipping cream to make a glaze. Drizzle glaze over the cronuts while they're still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4230.2, Fat 211.1, SaturatedFat 128.2, Cholesterol 906.2, Sodium 4207.9, Carbohydrate 515.8, Fiber 15, Sugar 163.7, Protein 70.9
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CRONUTS
Premade croissant dough teams up with prepared pudding and an easy chocolate-cream coating to make delicious doughnut-like chocolate 'cronuts' that will be all the rage at your next gathering. If you like, decorate the tops with sugar, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
Provided by Allrecipes Staff
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan or deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread out an 8-ounce container of refrigerated crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pinch the perforated edges together and fold 1/3 of the dough over the center third; fold opposite 1/3 of dough over first third. Lightly sprinkle the dough with flour and roll it out, pressing firmly together so that the layers don't separate completely during frying.
- Fold the dough into thirds again in the opposite direction; sprinkle dough with flour and use a rolling pin to roll it into a rectangle measuring about 4x7 inches.
- Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut 2 circles from the dough. Then use a 1-inch cookie cutter to cut holes from the centers of the 3-inch rounds to make flat doughnut-like shapes.
- Repeat the steps with the remaining 8-ounce container of refrigerated crescent dough. You will now have 4 cronuts to fry. Reserve the holes and the dough scraps for frying as well, if you wish.
- Carefully lower cronuts into the heated oil, working in batches if necessary, and fry on one side until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip cronuts and fry until other sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 more minutes. Cronuts will puff up during frying. Remove the cronuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Fill a plastic squeeze bottle with a long, pointed tip or a pastry bag fitted with a medium tip with vanilla pudding. Push the bottle tip into the side of a cronut and squeeze 1 or 2 teaspoons of vanilla pudding into the pastry; continue filling pastry from the side with several more holes spaced around the edge of the cronut. Repeat, filling remaining cronuts with pudding.
- Place chopped bittersweet chocolate into a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour cream into a small saucepan over low heat. Heat cream almost to a boil, stirring constantly; pour hot cream over chocolate. Whisk until chocolate has melted and mixture is warm and smooth. Dip tops of cronuts in warm ganache, place on a serving platter, and let cool until ganache has set, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 101.6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 81.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 34.9 g, Sodium 1012.4 mg, Sugar 49.3 g
EASY HOMEMADE DESSERTS ROLLS ( CRONUTS)
These quick and easy doughnut/croissant (CRONUTS) were posted by offthemeathook.com- I think her name is Kathy.These are her photos and recipe..so easy and simple I know you will want to try them. They remind me of a cross between French Cruellers and creampuffs.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Make the night before: Prepare a large pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray and place the frozen croissants on it, well spaced. They will grow a lot! Leave out overnight to rise , about 7 to 10 hours. Next day.....
- 2. the croissants should already be roughly in a circle shape but if you want them perfect, gently shape the dough into an even round gently.
- 3. Now use a cookie cutter or decorators icing tip. to cut holes in the middle. Save the holes to use as testers for the oil.
- 4. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot over high heat. When oil is shimmery, add a hole to test it. the croissant dough will cook and brown within 10 to 20 seconds when oil is hot enough.
- 5. Carefully lower the cronuts into the oil in batches. Don't overcrowd the pan. They will brown very quickly.5 to 10 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all are fried.
- 6. These can be filled or just glazed. to glaze put the zest from the orange or lemon and the juice of either with the vanilla into a bowl. Add powdered sugar and stir until it's the consistency of Elmer's glue. dip the warm Cronuts into the glaze.
- 7. To fill: Poke 3 holes in the bottom (or just slice in 1/2 and fill , then put top back on--us a serrated knife) of each cronut with a chopstick and fill with the following custard using a pastry bag with a small plain nozzle.. then glaze; Filling: 1 cup milk 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup heavy cream,whipped Heat the milk and vanilla until just below boiling point. Cream yolks, sugar and cornstarch then gradually pour in the hot milk while whisking. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook, while stirring until thick. Place in a bowl, cover and allow ti cool completely before folding in the the whipped cream. Place the cream in a piping bag with a small plain nozzle. Fill the 3 holes you made.
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Tips:
- For the perfect cronut dough, make sure to use cold butter and water. This will help to create flaky layers.
- Be patient when rolling out the dough. It may take a few tries to get it right.
- Don't overproof the dough. This will make the cronuts too dense.
- When frying the cronuts, make sure the oil is hot enough. This will help to create a crispy exterior.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the cronuts. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the cronuts will not cook evenly.
- Drain the cronuts on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Fill the cronuts with your favorite fillings, such as custard, cream cheese, or jam.
- Top the cronuts with a glaze or frosting, if desired.
Conclusion:
Cronuts are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. They are relatively easy to make at home, but they do require a bit of time and effort. With a little practice, you can create cronuts that are just as good as the ones from your favorite bakery. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious homemade cronuts can be!
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