Traditional churros are one of my favorite treats. Making them at home without deep frying and with just a few ingredients is a dream. This Easy Baked Churro Recipe using puff pastry delivers crispy, layered churros that are simple to prepare and irresistible.
Table of Contents
- What goes into this Recipe
- Dip Ideas
- How to make Baked Churros with Puff Pastry
- Expert Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Do you love Churro Desserts? Try these recipes…
- Easy Baked Churros Recipe
Puff pastry is the hero in this Cinco de Mayo dessert. The pastry’s crisp layers bake up to mimic traditional fried churros without the oil.
Using frozen puff pastry saves time and removes the need to make choux dough or pipe through a star tip. No standing over hot oil—just cut, bake, and coat.
After a short bake, a dip in melted butter followed by a roll in cinnamon sugar creates simple homemade baked churros that are crunchy, sweet, and perfect for sharing.
What goes into this Recipe
- Puff Pastry: Frozen puff pastry bakes into flaky, layered strips that resemble churros.
- Butter: Melted butter brushed on warm pastry helps the cinnamon sugar adhere and adds richness.
- Ground Cinnamon: Adds the warm, slightly spicy flavor churros are known for.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar combined with cinnamon gives the perfect coating balance.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities and serving information.
Dip Ideas
- Salted Caramel: Adds sweet-and-salty contrast; use store-bought or homemade with flaky sea salt.
- Dulce de Leche: A rich, caramel-like milk candy that pairs beautifully with cinnamon sugar.
- Cheesecake Dip: A creamy dip that complements the crisp pastry.
- Melted Chocolate or Chocolate Ganache: A classic choice—smooth, rich, and decadent.
How to make Baked Churros with Puff Pastry
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Unfold the thawed sheet of puff pastry and lay it flat. Use the fold lines to cut the sheet into three long rectangles, then cut each rectangle in half.
- Cut each section in half again so you have about 12 pieces roughly 1 inch wide.
- Arrange the strips on a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the strips are puffed and golden brown.
- While they bake, melt ½ cup (1 stick) of butter and mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Working while the pastry is warm, dip each baked strip into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides.
- Repeat until all churros are coated. Serve warm with salted caramel or your preferred dipping sauce and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Cut along the fold lines: Use the pastry’s natural folds to make even cuts so the churros bake uniformly.
- Use a pizza cutter: A pizza wheel gives clean edges without compressing the dough.
- Work while warm: Coat the pastry while it’s still warm so it soaks up butter and holds the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve immediately: Baked churros are best warm, right after coating.
- Make bites: Cut into smaller pieces before baking to create churro bites, ideal for parties or dunking.
Recipe FAQs
Store baked churros in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1–2 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave if you prefer them warm.
With the baked method, sogginess can happen if strips sit too long in melted butter. For fried churros, a soggy result usually means the oil wasn’t hot enough or the pan was overcrowded.
To keep them crisp, store churros in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb moisture, and keep them at room temperature rather than refrigerated.
Yes. Use two sheets of puff pastry and double the butter, cinnamon, and sugar to yield about two dozen churros.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, {thawed}
- ½ cup butter, {melted}
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 jar salted caramel sauce, {optional}
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
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Unfold the thawed puff pastry and lay it flat. Cut into three long rectangles using the fold lines, then halve each rectangle and halve again to make about 12 one-inch strips. Place on a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
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While baking, melt ½ cup butter and mix ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon until combined.
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Dip each warm strip in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar until coated. Serve with salted caramel or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Use a pizza cutter for clean, even cuts.
- Make churro bites by cutting the pastry into smaller pieces before baking.
- Serve with salted caramel, chocolate ganache, or dulce de leche.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; line with paper towel to reduce moisture.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.