Churros con Chocolate recipe

CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE

churros recipe

Have you ever tasted sunshine and happiness? Well, Churros con Chocolate is the closest you’ll get to that feeling! Imagine a warm, crispy stick of dough, fried to golden perfection and sprinkled with sugar. That’s a churro, my friend, and it’s about to become your new favorite treat.

But wait, there’s more! Churros aren’t complete without their partner in crime: rich, decadent chocolate. Think of it as a warm, gooey hug for your churro, a sweet embrace that melts in your mouth and makes you want to dance.

Together, churros and chocolate are a match made in heaven, a culinary duo that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, or even you and your best friend – a perfect pair that just makes sense.

Churros con Chocolate is a popular treat in Spain, where it’s often enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying it anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just need a little pick-me-up, Churros con Chocolate is always a good idea.

Ingredients:

  • For the churros:
    • 1 cup water   
       
    • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour   
       
    • 3 large eggs
    • Vegetable oil, for frying   
       
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the chocolate sauce:
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Make the churros: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
  3. Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  6. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  7. Pipe the churros into the hot oil, about 6 inches long.
  8. Fry the churros until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. Remove the churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  10. In a shallow dish, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
  11. Roll the warm churros in the sugar mixture to coat.
  12. Make the chocolate sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  13. Remove from heat and add the chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
  14. Serve the churros immediately with the chocolate sauce for dipping.