Difficulty:Easy | Serves:4-6
There’s nothing more iconic in Spanish cuisine than a warm plate of Spanish Churros con Chocolate! 🌟 Crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, these golden fried pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar and served with thick, velvety Spanish-style hot chocolate. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or a late-night indulgence, every bite transports you to the bustling cafés of Madrid and Barcelona! ☕
Ingredients For Spanish Churros con Chocolate
🔥For the Churros:
☑ 1 cup water
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter 🧈
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 sugar
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt
☑ 1 cup all-purpose flour
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract
☑ 1 egg (optional, for extra richness) 🥚
☑ Vegetable oil (for frying)
🔥 For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
☑ ½ cup sugar
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon
🔥For the Thick Spanish Chocolate Sauce:
☑ 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped) 🍫
☑ ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk 🥛
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 sugar
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cornstarch (for extra thickness, like authentic Spanish chocolate)
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Spanish Churros con Chocolate
- 🥧Make the Churro Dough
In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Let cool slightly, then mix in vanilla and egg (if using). - 🥧Pipe & Fry the Churros
Transfer dough into a piping bag with a star tip.
Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
Pipe 4-5 inch strips into the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. - 🥧Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
Remove churros and drain on a paper towel.
Roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm. - 🥧Prepare the Spanish Chocolate Sauce
Heat heavy cream or milk in a saucepan.
Stir in chopped dark chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch, whisking until thick and creamy. - 🥧Serve & Enjoy!
Dip warm churros into the thick, rich chocolate sauce, pair with coffee or a cup of Spanish Churros con Chocolate hot chocolate, and enjoy a true taste of Spain! ☕Crispy, golden, and dipped in rich, velvety chocolate—Spanish Churros con Chocolate is the ultimate indulgence! Who’s ready to enjoy this classic treat?
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