You’d think I might stop thinking about things like doughnuts, cronuts and chocolate considering that I am in south Florida, where it’s bathing suite weather pretty much everyday day of the year. But no, not even being in my swimsuit can keep me from my chocolate. And especially not my mamma who say’s these chocolate dipped coconut tres leches cronuts are heaven-sent. She can’t even look at these pictures while I write this without begging me to make them again on Sunday!
I have been dreaming about making these cronuts since January. Yes, January. When everyone else was thinking about salads and green juices, I was thinking about cronuts. It’s so funny how my brain works, but hey, it’s all about balance, right? Yes, balance is totally the key to life…ahh, but not on vacation though. Nothing REALLY counts on vacation. Well, that’s what I am telling myself anyway. Gosh, gotta love vacations!
Originally, I was dreaming about making a chocolate dipped tres leches doughnut. To me, it just seemed so wrong to make a doughnut without any chocolate. I mean, where the heck is the fun in that? But then… oh but then my brain started thinking and turning and thinking some more, and as time passed and I was ready to make these beauties, I decided they needed to not be just plain old doughnuts, but cronuts. The croissant/doughnut hybrid. AKA the best thing ever. Duh.
I actually ended up using the same dough recipe I used for last Friday’s Morning Buns. I just loved those flakey, incredible layers so much and the recipe is way easier than traditional croissant dough. Clearly, easier is always better, so I went with it. If you’re looking for SUPER crazy easy, you can always use my good friend, the Pillsbury Dough Boy. I will not lie, in a pinch this guy is a life saver. BUT, if you can, make that homemade dough. SO AMAZING.
This is actually my first time making a tres leches inspired recipe, but you know, I am now addicted to the flavors and already have so many new ideas. Can you say Cinco de Mayo? Yeah, already thinking about that.
Yes, I am crazy. But at least my craziness results in good food.
Anyway, I thought these cronuts would be the ultimate sweet Easter treat. You know I am so remaking them for Sunday (besides my mom would be SO disappointed if I didn’t) . Which by the way, are you guys all ready for Easter? Anybody doing anything exciting? Making anything delicious? Taking a vacation? All of the above? I love to hear how you all are spending the holiday!! In the meantime, I will be sitting in the sun…cronut in hand.
Have a very happy Easter guys!
