Description
Churros con Chocolate are crispy golden Spanish-style churros lightly coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, warm dark chocolate dipping sauce. This irresistible dessert combines deep-fried, tender dough sticks with a smooth, sweet chocolate sauce, perfect for a comforting treat or special occasion indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Churros
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the dough forms a thick, cohesive ball.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla: Allow dough to cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and uniform.
- Heat oil for frying: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat to 350°F (175°C), maintaining this temperature for optimal frying.
- Pipe churros into oil: Transfer dough to a piping bag equipped with a large star tip and pipe 4–6 inch strips directly into the hot oil. Use kitchen scissors to cut the dough as you pipe.
- Fry churros: Fry the churros for 2–3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Drain churros: Remove churros from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together, then toss the warm churros in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Prepare chocolate sauce: In a saucepan, heat whole milk and chopped dark chocolate over low heat, stirring until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- Thicken chocolate sauce: Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the chocolate mixture. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Plate the churros with the warm chocolate sauce for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) to achieve crispy churros without burning.
- Avoid overcrowding the frying pot to allow even cooking and prevent oil temperature drops.
- Churros are best served warm and freshly fried for optimal texture and flavor.
- Choose dark or semi-sweet chocolate for the sauce according to your desired sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
