Description
Crispy, cinnamon-sugar churros are the perfect match for a rich, dark chocolate coffee sauce. A delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 oz (28 g) butter
- pinch of salt
- 1 cups (237 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cups (237 ml) water
- 2 tsp sugar
- lemon zest
- 3 oz (85 g) sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee
- 1 cups (237 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the dough
- Heat water until boiling. Lower heat and add sugar, butter, salt, and lemon zest. When the butter melts, remove from heat. Add flour, stir until the mixture forms a ball and separates from the sides of the pan. Add eggs one by one, stirring until the dough comes together (you can use an electric mixer).
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 375°F (191°C). (Ensure there is a minimum of 3 inches of space above the oil to prevent it from bubbling over.)
- Pipe the dough into the hot oil, forming 4-inch churros. Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the churros, releasing them into the oil. (Stand back to avoid splatters.) Fry two to three churros at a time until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the churros to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for 2 minutes, then toss in cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Serve the churros with warm chocolate sauce.
- For the sauce
- Heat heavy cream and instant coffee until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate.
- Serve.
Notes
- For extra-crispy churros, ensure the oil temperature remains consistent throughout frying; use a thermometer to monitor.
- If you don’t have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the churros.
- Leftover churros can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churros
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50