Churros con Chocolate

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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Churros con Chocolate are a delightful treat that brings a touch of Spanish flair to your kitchen. These crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated delights paired with a rich chocolate sauce are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering.

Ingredients for Churros con Chocolate

Butter lends a rich flavor to the churros, helping to create a tender dough that fries beautifully. Flour provides structure, while water is crucial in forming the dough and achieving the right consistency. A touch of sugar and salt enhances the overall taste, with vanilla extract adding a hint of sweetness. Eggs are crucial for binding the dough and adding richness. For the coating, the combination of sugar and ground cinnamon provides that classic churro flavor you know and love. The dark chocolate and heavy cream come together to create a lusciously smooth dipping sauce, with a bit more sugar and vanilla extract to round out the flavors.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for even cooking.
  • Make sure to cool the dough slightly before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, a sturdy plastic bag with the corner cut off can work in a pinch.

Serving Suggestions

Churros con Chocolate are perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack. For a fun twist, serve with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They’re also delightful with a cup of thick Spanish-style hot chocolate or a rich espresso.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make churros ahead of time?
Churros are best enjoyed fresh. If needed, you can prepare the dough in advance and fry the churros just before serving.
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, milk chocolate can be used, but it will result in a sweeter sauce.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover churros in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat in the oven to regain some crispiness.

Churros con Chocolate Recipe Walkthrough

Start by bringing the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Once boiled, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a dough forms. Let this dough cool for about 5 minutes—just enough time to make it easier to handle. Next, mix in the vanilla extract and beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring the dough is smooth after each addition.

Now, heat your vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F. While waiting for the oil to heat, transfer your dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. This will give your churros those classic ridges. Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil, cutting it with scissors or a knife to your desired length. Fry each piece until golden brown, which should take about 2 minutes per side.

Once fried, drain your churros on paper towels before rolling them in a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon. For the chocolate sauce, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it’s just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate until it’s fully melted. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Serve your churros warm with the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
  • Combines the classic flavors of cinnamon and chocolate.
  • Crispy and golden on the outside, soft on the inside.
  • Perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar (for coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup dark chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for chocolate sauce)

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
3. Let cool for 5 minutes and then mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until smooth.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
5. Spoon dough into a piping bag with a star tip.
6. Pipe dough directly into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
7. Mix 1 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
8. Roll churros in the mixture to coat.
9. For the chocolate sauce, heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
10. Remove from heat and add chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
11. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract.
12. Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.

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