French Cruller

A French cruller is a light, airy pastry made from choux dough, piped into a distinctive twisted or ridged ring shape and deep-fried until golden. It's typically made with flour, butter, eggs, and water or milk, then finished with a sweet glaze. Despite its name, this treat is a popular staple in North American bakeries and donut shops.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a deep-fried pastry, it is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A single glazed cruller provides roughly 250-300 calories, offering quick energy primarily from refined flour and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	200 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	40 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.12 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	25 µg

Per 1 cruller (approx. 75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The French cruller's unique texture comes from using choux pastry—the same dough used for éclairs and cream puffs—which creates its characteristic hollow, eggy interior and crisp exterior, setting it apart from denser cake donuts.