Cheater Cronuts

Submitted by sheepdoc

"Based on cronuts which were invented in NYC."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 6 Cronuts

ingredients

• 2 canisters of pillsbury crescent roll dough
• 4 ounces snack pack of vanilla pudding
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. Break roll dough into sets of 2 triangles and smoosh perforations together to make a rectangle. Stack 2 rectangles together, then fold widthwise and press together. Cut out doughnuts.
2. Heat oil to 350 degrees, then fry 60-90 seconds on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
3. Split cronut in the middle and place 2 tablespoons of vanilla puccing in the center, then put back together. Apply glaze.
4. VANILLA GLAZE: 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, add milk until the right consistency.
5. CINNAMON SUGAR: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
6. LEMON GLAZE: 2 cups powdered sugar, juice of one lemon, 1/2 of zest from one lemon.