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Crispy Churro Bites Recipe Easy Homemade with Rich Chocolate Sauce

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These crispy churro bites are golden and tender, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, silky chocolate dipping sauce. Perfect for a quick, indulgent treat that tastes like a fairground favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 cup water (240ml), room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g), cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g) for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 oz good-quality dark chocolate (170g), chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling and butter is melted, remove from heat.
  2. Immediately add 1 cup all-purpose flour to the hot liquid. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes to prevent eggs from scrambling.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is shiny, smooth, and thick.
  5. While dough cools, heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with dough. Pipe 2-inch long pieces directly into the hot oil, cutting with a knife or scissors. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady.
  7. Fry churro bites for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Remove bites and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. While still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar until well coated.
  9. In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup heavy cream until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  10. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the chocolate sauce.
  11. Serve churro bites warm with the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for crispy, non-greasy bites. Drain on a wire rack to keep crispiness. If dough is too stiff after adding eggs, add a tablespoon of warm water to loosen. Chocolate sauce can be reheated gently with a splash of cream if thickened. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream. Gluten-free option available by substituting flour with gluten-free baking blend.

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