- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Chocolate cronuts are a delicious, sweetly salty innovation, perfect for an afternoon snack or a special breakfast. With only 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, it is easy and tasty.”
What you need to know
['- Crispy and slightly salty dough, perfect for wrapping the filling', '- Filling of melted bittersweet chocolate with heavy cream, creamy and intensely flavorful', '- Cronuts with circular and donut-like cuts, providing a unique texture', '- Cooking in hot oil to brown perfectly', '- Confectioners' sugar topping to finish with a delicate touch
Ingredients
Main
- Dough: 500g of all-purpose flour, 60g of sugar, 10g of salt, 20g of biological yeast, 250ml of warm water, 50g of melted butter.
- Filling: 200g of semi-sweet chocolate, 100ml of heavy cream.
- Topping: Confectioners' sugar to taste.
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Make a hole in the center and add the warm water and butter.
- Mix with your hands until you get a homogeneous dough. Knead for about 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume.
- After resting, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is about 1cm thick.
- Cut the dough into circles and, with a smaller cutter, remove the center to form the donuts.
- Let the donuts rest for another 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the cronuts until golden on both sides.
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- For the filling, melt the chocolate and mix with the heavy cream until creamy.
- Insert the filling into the cronuts with the piping bag.
- Finish by sprinkling powdered sugar on top.
Chef's tips
['- Use warm water for the dough to prevent it from becoming too stiff', '- Make light cuts in the center of the donuts to make filling them easier', '- Let the cronuts brown evenly on both sides for a uniform color']
Variations
['- Experiment with other types of chocolate, such as milk or white chocolate', '- Add sliced strawberries to the filling for a fresh and colorful touch', '- Use olive oil instead of oil for a healthier cronut']
Substitutions
['- Use whole wheat flour to give more fiber to the dough', '- Replace heavy cream with condensed milk for a denser filling', '- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough to give an extra touch of flavor']
How to store
Cronuts should be consumed on the same day, as the texture can fall apart quickly. Store leftovers with confectioners' sugar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze ready-made cronuts, as the texture may change. However, raw cronuts can be frozen, thawed, and fried again before being filled and served.
What to serve with
Serve the cronuts with a hot coffee or tea to accompany, or offer a light dessert like ice cream or cherry jam to finish the dish.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store cronuts to serve the same afternoon?
Store the cronuts in bags with powdered sugar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Consume them on the same day to maintain the crunchy and pleasant texture.
How long should cronuts be fried in oil?
Cronuts should be fried until golden on both sides, usually for about 2-3 minutes in oil at 180°C.
How can I ensure the filling will stay well inside the cronuts?
Make light cuts in the center of the donuts to facilitate the insertion of the filling. Use a piping bag to inject the filling gently into the interior.
Can you freeze ready-made cronuts?
It is not recommended to freeze ready-made cronuts, as the texture may change. However, raw cronuts can be frozen, thawed, and fried again before being filled and served.
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