Vegan cronuts combine the flaky, buttery texture of croissants with the sweet, indulgent nature of doughnuts. Below are two popular methods to make vegan cronuts, one using a traditional dough and the other utilizing puff pastry for a quicker preparation.
Method 1: Traditional Vegan Cronuts
Ingredients:
- Cronut Dough:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups vegan butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup lukewarm water
- 1 cup soy, coconut, or almond milk
- ½ cup vegan heavy cream
- Filling:
- 2 cups soy, almond, or coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Classic Glaze:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain soy, almond, or coconut milk
- Topping Suggestions:
- Cinnamon sugar, rainbow sprinkles, crushed Oreos, crushed walnuts
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with salt and sugar.
- Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let it froth for about 10 minutes.
- Warm the milk and heavy cream to lukewarm and mix with the yeast.
- Combine with the flour mixture to form a batter-like consistency. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for about five minutes until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
- Shape the Cronuts:
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about 10 x 38 inches) and cut into triangles.
- Chill for another 15-20 minutes if necessary.
- Fry the Cronuts:
- Heat oil in a saucepan to about 350ºF.
- Cut out rounds from the chilled dough and fry for about 45-90 seconds on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Filling:
- Mix some milk with cornstarch to form a paste. Heat remaining milk to simmer, then add the paste, agave, and vanilla. Stir until thickened and cool.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with vanilla and gradually add milk until smooth.
- Assemble the Cronuts:
- Split each fried cronut in half, fill with about two tablespoons of filling, reassemble, and drizzle glaze over top. Add desired toppings[1].
Method 2: Quick Vegan Cronuts with Puff Pastry
Ingredients:
- Cronuts:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- Topping:
- Ganache:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions:
- Prepare Puff Pastry:
- Unfold puff pastry and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cut out donut shapes using a biscuit cutter; use a smaller cutter for the center hole.
- Fry the Cronuts:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Fry each donut shape for about one minute on each side until golden brown.
- Make Ganache:
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in intervals of one minute, stirring every fifteen seconds until melted.
- Coat and Serve:
- Toss fried cronuts in cinnamon sugar if desired or drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving[2][3].
These recipes provide a delightful way to enjoy vegan cronuts at home!
Citations:
[1] https://healthyvoyager.com/vegan-cronut-recipe/
[2] https://labelessnutrition.com/vegan-cronuts-with-chocolate-ganache/
[3] https://40aprons.com/vegan-raspberry-filled-cronut/
[4] https://ronindining.com/2014/02/14/vegan-cronut-recipe/
[5] https://40aprons.com/vegan-flaky-donuts-with-blackberry-cream-cheese-filling-and-lemon-glaze/
[6] https://www.finedininglovers.com/recipes/brunch/vegan-cronut-banana-and-chocolate
[7] https://laythetable.com/vegetarian/homemade-vegan-cro-nots/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XadID9mPQik
