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Crispy Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cronut Recipe

Crispy Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cronut Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Delectable strawberry vanilla bean cronuts merge Parisian pastry technique with New York City innovation. Flaky, buttery layers promise a luxurious dessert experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.


Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
  • 3 cups (720 ml/24 fl oz) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) whole milk
  • 2 tbsps freeze-dried strawberry powder (or ¼ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ vanilla bean pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 23 tbsps milk
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • Powdered sugar
  • White chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Dust work surface with flour and unfold puff pastry sheets, ensuring a clean, smooth foundation for crafting delicate cronuts.
  2. Layering: Stack pastry sheets, brushing a thin layer of egg wash between each to create a cohesive, flaky texture that will elevate the final pastry.
  3. Shaping: Utilize a 3-inch circular cutter to create elegant rounds, then carefully remove the center with a 1-inch cutter to form the iconic cronut shape, revealing its distinctive ring design.
  4. Chilling: Position the crafted pastry rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes, allowing the intricate layers to set and maintain structural integrity.
  5. Frying: Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, carefully lowering the chilled cronut rings into the golden, bubbling oil until they transform into a rich, amber-brown hue.
  6. Draining: Transfer fried cronuts to a wire rack lined with paper towels, allowing excess oil to drip away and ensuring a crisp, light texture.
  7. Filling: Once cooled, inject a luscious strawberry vanilla bean cream into the center of each cronut, using a piping bag with a slender tip to distribute the filling evenly.
  8. Glazing: Prepare a vibrant strawberry glaze and delicately drizzle over the cronuts, creating a glossy, appetizing finish that enhances both visual appeal and flavor profile.
  9. Garnishing: Sprinkle with fresh strawberry pieces and a light dusting of powdered sugar, adding a final touch of elegance and complementary sweetness to the decadent pastry.

Notes

  • Maintain Precise Temperature: Keep pastry chilled between 35-40°F to preserve delicate layering and prevent butter from melting during preparation.
  • Handle Pastry Gently: Use light, minimal touch when working with puff pastry to prevent breaking or compressing the delicate layers that create signature flakiness.
  • Control Egg Wash Application: Apply egg wash sparingly with a soft brush, ensuring even coating without pooling that could weigh down or deflate the pastry structure.
  • Freezing is Critical: Allowing cronuts to rest in freezer for minimum 30 minutes helps stabilize butter layers, creating those signature crisp, airy textures during baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg