Irresistible Homemade Churros with Chocolate Sauce
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Learn how to make delicious homemade churros with a rich chocolate sauce, a perfect fair-style dessert that’s fun and easy to create.
- Author: Leo Abraham
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 churros
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Heat until butter is melted and mixture is boiling.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in flour until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully pipe strips of dough (about 4-6 inches long) into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Immediately roll the hot churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- For the chocolate sauce, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Serve warm churros with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is consistent for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot when frying.
- Churros are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg