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Crispy Homemade Churros Recipe with Easy Rich Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy churros made from scratch with a rich, velvety chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for satisfying spontaneous dessert cravings and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for chocolate sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter.
  2. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 2 minutes). Let cool for 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  3. Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth, thick, and pipeable. Add a teaspoon of water if dough is too thick.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or heavy pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat oil to 375°F using a thermometer.
  5. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip and fill with dough. Pipe 4-6 inch strips directly into hot oil, cutting with scissors or knife at the base. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Fry churros for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. While still warm, roll churros in a bowl of 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  8. For the chocolate sauce, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Keep warm until serving.
  10. Serve churros immediately with warm chocolate sauce for dipping.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 375°F to avoid greasy or burnt churros. Roll churros in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. If dough sticks to scissors when cutting, dip scissors in hot oil. Fry churros in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Leftover churros can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to regain crispness. Chocolate sauce can be kept warm or reheated gently before serving.

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