Best Easy Churros con Chocolate Recipe

Crispy churros served with rich Mexican hot chocolate for dipping are the ultimate treat. This family-favorite dessert is an indulgent, warm, classic combination for any occasion.

Cook 50 min Difficulty NORMAL 340 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • all-purpose flour 1.25 cups
  • water 1 cup
  • unsalted butter 4 tbsp
  • large eggs 2 pieces
  • canola oil 2 cups
  • bittersweet chocolate 4 oz
  • whole milk 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • sugar 0.5 cup
  • ground cinnamon 2 tsp
  • salt 0.25 tsp
  • vanilla extract 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 46 g 54%
Protein 5 g 6%
Fat 16 g 40%
Serving size 110g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Combine water, unsalted butter, 2 tbsp sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low. Stir in flour all at once with a wooden spoon until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until dough is smooth and pipeable. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

  4. 4

    Heat canola oil in a deep skillet or pot to 360°F (182°C). Pipe 6-inch lengths of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan.

  5. 5

    Toss warm churros in a mixture of 0.5 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Prepare chocolate: Heat milk until steaming, add chopped chocolate, 2 tbsp sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and thickened, then serve hot with churros for dipping.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the essential ingredients in Churros con Chocolate?
The core ingredients for this recipe are all-purpose flour, eggs, butter, and sugar for the churro dough, combined with canola oil for frying. For the chocolate dip, bittersweet chocolate and whole milk are crucial. Cinnamon sugar gives churros their characteristic flavor, making this combination classic.
Q. How do I achieve crispy churros without burning them?
Heat control is vital: maintain the oil at 360°F and fry only a few churros at a time. Overcrowding lowers oil temperature, leading to greasy or undercooked churros, while too hot oil will brown the outside but leave the inside doughy. Fry until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Q. What can I do to prevent my churros from becoming soggy?
Drain churros thoroughly on a wire rack or paper towels after frying and immediately toss them in cinnamon-sugar while still warm. Avoid stacking churros while hot, as steam can soften them. Serve freshly made for best crispness.
Q. How many calories does each serving provide, and what's the carb to protein ratio?
Each 110g serving contains about 340 kcal, with 46g of carbohydrates (54%) and 5g of protein (6%). The remaining calories are mostly from fat, which lends the churros their rich and tender texture.
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