Indulge in the crispy delights of freshly made churros, a traditional Spanish pastry that has captured hearts worldwide. These golden-brown treats are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and delightfully soft and fluffy on the inside. Typically served with a rich and decadent chocolate dipping sauce, churros are the perfect sweet treat to satisfy any craving. This article presents two delectable recipes: one for the classic churros and another for a luscious chocolate dipping sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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EASY HOMEMADE CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
All it takes is five ingredients and 15 minutes for DIY churros paired with quick and easy chocolate sauce for dipping.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, sugar, salt and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from the heat. Stir in the flour, mixing until it forms a smooth ball.
- Heat 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot set over medium-high heat until it reaches 375ºF. (There should be a minimum of 3 inches above the oil to prevent it from bubbling over.) Line a plate with paper towels.
- Transfer the dough to a cloth pastry bag or heavy-duty plastic bag fitted with a large star tip (optional).
- Pipe the dough over the pot of oil to a length of about 4 inches, then using scissors or a sharp knife, cut it so it releases into the oil. (Stand back to avoid any splatters.) Pipe two to three churros into the oil at a time, frying them until they're golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the churros to the paper towel-lined plate to drain for 2 minutes, then while they are still hot, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat the frying and coating process with the remaining dough.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a small bowl.
- Warm the heavy cream in small saucepan. (Do not let it boil.) Pour the heavy cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute then stir to combine.
- It's important to use a cloth or heavy-duty plastic pastry bag, as a regular resealable plastic bag is not thick enough and will split open if you try to pipe the churro dough through it.
- The chocolate sauce will thicken as it cools, so it's best to make it right before you're ready to serve it with the churros.
- A pastry tip isn't essential, however using the large star-shaped tip will give the churros the textured lines characteristic of classic churros.
- This churro recipe can be easily doubled.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 124 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE
Lengths of tasty choux pastry are fried until crisp, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a luxurious chocolate sauce.
Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- To the flour mixture, add the oil and water and mix until just combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a 1/3-inch star tip nozzle.
- Place a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add 2-inches of oil.
- Allow oil to heat up to 340°F.
- Pipe in 6-inch lengths of dough into the oil, snipping off with a scissor. Only cook 3 to 4 per batch.
- Cook each churro for 2 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Roll occasionally during cooking.
- Place the cooked churros on a paper-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- To make the coating, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow plate. Roll each churro in the cinnamon-sugar until completely coated.
- Make the chocolate sauce by melting the chocolate and cream together using a double boiler. You can also microwave the chocolate and heavy cream in 30-second bursts. Make sure to use a microwave-safe bowl. Stir the sauce after each burst, and continue to microwave until melted and smooth.
- Once completely melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract and serve with the churros!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CINNAMON CHURROS WITH MEXICAN CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or countertop fryer using a high heat thermometer, bring the canola oil to 375 degrees F.
- For the chocolate sauce: Bring a double broiler to a simmer over medium-low heat. Carefully melt the chocolate. Remove from the heat. With a wooden spoon or heat resistant spatula, stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
- For the churros: Set a large saucepot over medium heat. Add 1 cup water, the butter, sugar and salt. Bring to 155 degrees F, then dump in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate and remove lumps, about 1 minute.
- Using the spoon, add the eggs into the batter one at a time, beating after each addition, until fully incorporated. Spoon the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and carefully pipe into the heated oil, forming 6-inch strips or free form shapes. Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once as the underside browns. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon and drain on paper-towel-lined sheet tray or plate.
- To finish: Working quickly, combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl. Gently add the hot churros, tossing to coat. Serve with the chocolate dipping sauce.
CHURROS
Try a fresh spin on doughnuts by piping them Spanish-style and serving with a thick and indulgent homemade dark chocolate sauce.
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 1h
Yield Makes about 20 churros
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the kettle, then measure 300ml boiling water into a jug and add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Sift the flour and baking powder into a big mixing bowl with a big pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre, then pour in the contents of the jug and very quickly beat into the flour with a wooden spoon until lump-free. Rest for 10-15 mins while you make the sauce.
- Put all the sauce ingredients into a pan and gently melt together, stirring occasionally until you have a smooth shiny sauce. Keep warm on a low heat.
- Fill a large deep saucepan one-third full of oil. Cooking with hot oil can be dangerous - before you start, read up on how to deep-fry safely to avoid accidents in the kitchen. Heat until a cube of bread browns in 45 seconds to 1 min. Cover a tray with kitchen paper and mix the caster sugar and cinnamon together.
- Fit a star nozzle to a piping bag - 1.5-2cm wide is a good size. Fill with the rested dough, then pipe 2-3 strips directly into the pan, snipping off each dough strip with a pair of kitchen scissors. Fry until golden brown and crisp. Be very careful here - if air bubbles form in the churros they can explode, especially if the oil overheats or you use old flour. Cooking with hot oil can be dangerous - before you start, read up on how to deep-fry safely to avoid accidents in the kitchen. Keep children out of the kitchen and protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and eye protection, and keeping your face away from the pan.
- Once the churros are crisp and golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on the kitchen paper-lined tray. Carry on cooking the rest of the dough in batches, sprinkling the cooked churros with some cinnamon sugar as you go. When you've cooked all the churros, toss with any remaining cinnamon sugar and serve with the chocolate sauce, for dipping.To see a video of how to prepare churros, take a look at our churros ice cream sandwich recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13.7 grams sugar, Fiber 0.9 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- If you don't have a star tip, you can use a large round tip or simply cut a small hole in the corner of a resealable plastic bag.
- To make the churros extra crispy, fry them for a few extra minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can use a large saucepan or Dutch oven filled with oil.
- Be sure to use a candy thermometer to monitor the oil temperature so that it stays at the correct temperature.
- Once the churros are fried, drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the churros immediately with the chocolate dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These churros with chocolate dipping sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and the chocolate dipping sauce is the perfect complement. Whether you are making them for a party or just for a snack, these churros are sure to be a hit.
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