Homemade Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Recipe
This Homemade Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce recipe delivers crispy, golden-fried churros coated in a cinnamon-sugar blend, paired with a rich, velvety dark chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or a fun treat, these churros are made from a simple dough that is cooked by frying and then tossed in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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For the Churros
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted.
- Add the flour: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Incorporate eggs: Let the dough cool slightly before beating in the eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) ensuring there is enough oil for deep frying the churros.
- Pipe and fry churros: Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch lengths directly into the hot oil, using scissors or a knife to cut the dough from the bag.
- Cook until golden: Fry the churros in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: While still warm, roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Make the chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Serve warm churros with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent to avoid greasy churros; use a thermometer if possible.
- For easier piping, fill the pastry bag with smaller portions of dough to avoid it drying out.
- Use good quality dark chocolate for a rich, flavorful dipping sauce.
- Churros are best eaten fresh but can be kept in an airtight container and reheated in a warm oven for a few minutes.
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