Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Is there anything better than the crispy crunch of a freshly fried churro coated in cinnamon sugar, dipped into a rich and luscious chocolate sauce?
I didn’t think so! This easy recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a dessert that feels like a celebration.
Perfect for sharing (or not—we don’t judge here), these churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the chocolate sauce?
Oh, it’s downright sinful.
How to Make
Note: This is an overview. See the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Prepare the Churro Dough
Start by heating water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan until the butter melts and the mixture begins to simmer. Stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
Pipe the Dough
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 5-6 inch strips onto parchment paper, ready for frying.
Fry the Churros
Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer. Fry the churros in batches until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Toss the warm churros in a bowl of cinnamon sugar until coated evenly.
Make the Chocolate Sauce
Melt chocolate with cream and a touch of vanilla in a small saucepan until smooth and glossy.
Serve and Enjoy
Arrange churros on a platter with a bowl of warm chocolate sauce for dipping.
Pro Tips
- Use a thermometer to ensure your frying oil stays around 350°F (175°C) for perfectly crispy churros.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in small batches to maintain even cooking.
- For a lighter sauce, add a splash of milk to your chocolate sauce as needed.
Storage
- Churros: Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Chocolate Sauce: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave before serving.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce: Your Shortcut to Happiness
Description
This easy churro recipe delivers perfectly crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated churros paired with a decadent chocolate sauce. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Ingredients
For the Churros :
For the Coating:
For the Chocolate Sauce:
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until the butter melts.
- Stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe 5-6 inch strips of dough into the oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar.
- For the chocolate sauce, melt chocolate with cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Serve churros warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the chocolate sauce.
- These are best eaten fresh but can be reheated for a quick treat.
These values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. Always check your ingredient labels for precise nutrition details.
