Description
These delightful Heart-Shaped Churros combine crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated fried dough with a rich, smooth chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing and celebrating any special occasion, these churros are shaped to spread love and sweetness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the Churro Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. Heat over medium until the butter melts and the mixture simmers. Add the all-purpose flour and stir vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Once the dough is cool enough to handle, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon for flavor.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C), making sure there is enough oil for deep frying.
- Shape the Churros: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the churro dough. Pipe heart-shaped churros onto parchment paper. Carefully transfer these shapes into the hot oil, frying a few at a time for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain and Coat: Remove the churros with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, roll each churro in the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly coating the surface.
- Make the Chocolate Dipping Sauce: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve: Plate the heart-shaped churros alongside the warm chocolate dipping sauce and enjoy the delicious treat with friends and family.
Notes
- Be careful when frying to avoid overcrowding the pot, which can lower the oil temperature and lead to soggy churros.
- Ensure the dough is cool enough before adding eggs to prevent curdling.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature for even frying.
- The chocolate sauce can be kept warm by placing the bowl over warm water if not serving immediately.
- For a twist, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the dough for extra aroma.
