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A stack of golden-brown Churro Cream Cheese Swirls dusted with cinnamon sugar on a white plate.

Churro Cream Cheese Swirls

Swirling cream cheese into churro dough created a rich texture. These swirls offer a crisp outside with a creamy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine American
Servings 8 swirls

Equipment

  • baking tray

Ingredients
  

For the Swirls

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

For the Coating

  • cinnamon sugar for tossing

For Presentation (Optional)

  • vanilla glaze for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Roll the puff pastry sheet lightly on a clean surface.
  • Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the rolled pastry.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over the cream cheese layer.
  • Roll the pastry tightly into a log shape and slice it into individual swirls.
  • Arrange the swirls on a baking tray and brush the tops with melted butter.
  • Bake at 190°C for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the swirls are golden and flaky.
  • Toss the warm swirls lightly in the cinnamon sugar coating.
  • If desired, drizzle vanilla glaze over the finished swirls before serving.

Notes

The final texture should be crisp on the outside with a creamy center. This recipe was created by Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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