Vegan French Cruller

Indulge in the delicate artistry of a Vegan French Cruller, a plant-based twist on the classic French pastry known for its light, airy interior and crisp, golden exterior. Crafted with aquafaba to replace eggs, this recipe achieves a rich, glossy dough that fries to perfection. The crullers are gently piped into elegant rings, fried until beautifully puffed, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. With a mere handful of pantry staples, including vegan butter and vanilla extract, you can recreate this show-stopping treat in the comfort of your home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent dessert, these vegan crullers are a triumph of flavor and texture, offering all the charm of the original while staying dairy- and egg-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 ml Water
• 60 g Vegan butter
• 15 g Granulated sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 140 g All-purpose flour
• 120 ml Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
• 5 ml Vanilla extract
• 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 30 g Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, vegan butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes. This prevents the aquafaba from cooking when added.

Step 4

Once slightly cooled, add the aquafaba to the dough, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon to incorporate the aquafaba thoroughly.

Step 5

Add the vanilla extract to the dough, mixing until smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Fit a piping bag with a large star tip and fill it with the dough.

Step 7

Cut 8 squares of parchment paper approximately 4x4 inches. Pipe the dough into rings onto each parchment square, starting at the center and spiraling outward.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 180°C (350°F). Carefully place one or two cruller rings, with parchment attached, into the oil, paper side up. Once the cruller begins to fry, the parchment will easily detach and can be removed using metal tongs.

Step 9

Fry the crullers for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are puffed and golden brown.

Step 10

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crullers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining crullers, ensuring the oil temperature remains consistent.

Step 12

Once all the crullers are fried and cooled slightly, dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1114.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5422.8

Total Fat 548.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 535.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 14.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34.4mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 160.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.0%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 10.9%