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Chocolate-Drenched Churros with Cinnamon-Sugar Glaze

Find a delicious and indulgent Mexican dessert recipe that's perfect for a sweet treat or snack, with chocolate and cinnamon flavors.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 20 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Egg, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all
  • purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together flour, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Pour hot mixture over dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
  4. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 6 inch lengths of dough into hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
  6. In a separate shallow dish, mix ground cinnamon and sugar.
  7. Dip each churro into the chocolate sauce and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and crunchy will take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey.

Notes

To make the chocolate sauce extra smooth, microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until desired consistency is reached.

Cultural or Historical Background

Churros are a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed with hot chocolate for breakfast or as a snack.