Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Delight in crispy, cinnamon-coated churros served with a rich, velvety chocolate sauce — a classic Mexican dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating
- For Chocolate Sauce: 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Place dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe 4-inch strips into hot oil.
- Fry churros until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Roll fried churros in cinnamon sugar coating while still warm.
- To make chocolate sauce, heat heavy cream and sugar until it begins to simmer.
- Pour hot cream over chopped dark chocolate; let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and serve warm chocolate sauce alongside churros.
Notes
For extra indulgence, dust churros with powdered sugar or serve with a side of whipped cream.
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