Description

This Easy Cronuts recipe combines the flaky texture of crescent roll dough with the delightful experience of a doughnut filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for a fun homemade treat, these cronuts are fried to golden perfection, filled with pudding, and drizzled with a simple powdered sugar glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

2 Packages Pillsbury Uncut Crescent Sheets

Filling

1 Vanilla Pudding Cup (approximately 3.4 ounces)

Glaze

2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Milk (plus more if needed to adjust consistency)

For Frying

Vegetable Oil (enough to fill pan with 2 inches for frying)

Instructions

Heat the Oil: Fill a deep pan with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Dough: Fold one sheet of crescent roll dough in half in one direction, then fold it in half again in the other direction to create a thicker dough layer.
Cut the Cronuts: Using a biscuit cutter or a cup, cut out approximately 3-inch diameter circles from the folded dough.
Cut the Centers: Use a smaller cutter (about 1 inch) to cut out the center of each 3-inch dough circle to create a donut shape. Reserve the 1-inch circles to fry as cronut holes later.
Reuse Scraps: Gather any dough scraps, roll them out again, and cut additional cronut shapes as needed.
Fry the Cronuts: Carefully place the cronuts into the hot oil and fry for about 90 seconds on each side, or until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let them cool before glazing.
Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk gradually to reach a drizzling consistency.
Fill the Cronuts: Split each cooled cronut horizontally, spoon or pipe approximately 2 tablespoons of vanilla pudding inside, then replace the top half.
Glaze the Cronuts: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the top of each filled cronut and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Ensure the oil temperature remains around 350°F to properly cook the cronuts without absorbing excess oil.
You can substitute the vanilla pudding with any flavored pudding of your choice for variety.
Handle the fried cronuts gently when splitting and filling to avoid breaking their flaky texture.
If glaze becomes too thick, add small amounts of milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
These cronuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cronuts, donut recipe, crescent roll dough, fried dough, vanilla pudding filling, homemade cronuts