Chocolate-Stuffed Churros with Cinnamon Sugar 🍫✨

New Recipe: Chocolate-Stuffed Churros with Cinnamon Sugar 🍫✨

Ingredients:

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  For the churros:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the filling:

  • 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

• For frying:

  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

• For the coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• For dipping (optional):

  • Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

   • Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
   • Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
   • Transfer the chocolate mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate until firm enough to pipe, about 30 minutes.

2. Make the churro dough:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
   • Reduce heat to low and stir in flour all at once. Mix vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
   • Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and glossy.

3. Prepare for frying:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 190°C (375°F).

4. Pipe and fry:

   • Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 6-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 2-3 churros at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. Coat the churros:

   • Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the warm churros in the mixture to coat evenly.

6. Stuff the churros:

   • Once the churros are cool enough to handle, use a chopstick or skewer to create a hollow center. Pipe the chocolate filling into each churro.

7. Serve:

   • Serve warm with optional chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.

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Optional Variations:

• Replace the chocolate filling with dulce de leche or Nutella.
• Add orange zest or espresso powder to the chocolate filling for a unique flavor twist.
• Make mini churros for bite-sized treats.