Description
Heart-shaped churros are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, perfect for impressing loved ones or indulging your sweet tooth. These crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated treats feature a fluffy interior and can be paired with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to brighten any occasion with their whimsical charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until melted and boiling.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until it forms a dough that pulls away from the sides.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 10 minutes.
- Once cooled slightly, add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe heart shapes onto parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry heart-shaped churros until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and coat warm churros in cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg