Hacked Croissant Donuts
featured in Hacked Vs. Scratch Cronuts
Made with store-bought puff pastry, these have all the glitz and glamour of a flaky, crunchy, decadent croissant donut without any of the hassle!
Tasty Team
87% would make again
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
1 hr 45 min
Prep Time
1 hr
1 hr
Cook Time
45 minutes
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 45 min
1 hr 45 min
Prep Time
1 hr
1 hr
Cook Time
45 minutes
45 min
Ingredients
for 12 donuts
Dough
- all purpose flour, for dusting
- 2 packages frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten
Icing
- 1 cup vanilla frosting (175 g)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Nutrition Info
- Calories 312
- Fat 19g
- Carbs 31g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 11g
- Protein 3g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay a puff pastry sheet flat on a lightly floured surface. Use a pastry brush to cover the sheet completely with the beaten egg. Fold the sheet into thirds along the creases, like a letter, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 3 sheets of puff pastry. Refrigerate until stiff and completely chilled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out 12 rounds, 3 per sheet. Use a 1-inch round cutter to cut out the center of each pastry round. Remove and discard the scraps, or air fry for chef’s snacks.
- Working in batches, place the donuts in the air fryer, spacing 1 inch apart, and cook until the donuts have puffed completely and are golden brown all over, about 15 minutes. Transfer to the wire rack.
- Make the icing: In a medium bowl, stir together the frosting and milk until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small piping bag and cut a hole in the tip. Pipe the icing on the top of the donuts.
- Enjoy!
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