Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cronut Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cronut, a fusion of a flaky puff pastry and a classic donut, filled with luscious strawberry jam and topped with vanilla bean cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 cronuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Cronuts:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- oil for deep frying
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup diced fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry Cronuts: Roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly on a floured surface. Fold in thirds and roll out again to add extra layers. Use two round cutters to cut out donut shapes with holes in the center.
- Deep Fry the Cronuts: Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cronuts in batches, turning once, until puffed and golden, about 1–2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and roll in granulated sugar (mixed with cinnamon if using).
- Prepare the Filling and Topping: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and scraped vanilla bean seeds (or paste) until soft peaks form. Let cronuts cool slightly, then pipe strawberry jam into the center or slice in half and spread with jam. Top or fill with vanilla bean cream. Garnish with diced strawberries if desired.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought whipped cream.
- For more authentic cronuts, use laminated croissant dough if available.
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cronut
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
