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Homemade Fried Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Crispy, golden-brown fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar with a soft, tender inside. Served with a simple, silky two-ingredient chocolate dipping sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish

Ingredients
  

  • For the Churros: For the Churros:
  • 1 1/4 cup water 1 1/4 cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter, unsalted 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1 tbsp white granulated sugar 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2–4 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying 2–4 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • For the Coating: For the Coating:
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • For the Chocolate Sauce: For the Chocolate Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. 1. Make the churro dough (choux). In a saucepan combine water, butter, sugar and salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once butter is melted and the liquid is boiling, turn off the heat, sift in flour and mix until consistent. Transfer the dough to a stand mixer.
  2. 2. Mix in the beaten eggs, just until a glossy consistent dough forms. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  3. 3. Fry the churros. Heat the oil in a medium sized pot to 360°F. Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag with a large star piping tip.
  4. 4. Pipe long (4-5 inch) strips of the dough into the oil, cutting with kitchen scissors or a knife to release. Fry in small batches until golden brown on all sides.
  5. 5. Cool & dust. Transfer the fried churros to a paper towel lined plate for a moment before dusting in a bowl with the sugar and cinnamon mixed together.
  6. 6. Serve with chocolate sauce. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium low (or in the microwave) until warm, then pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir together until a silky chocolate sauce forms. Serve alongside the warm churros.

Notes

Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature (360°F/182°C) for crispy, not greasy, churros. Use a thermometer for best results.
Pipe the dough immediately while it is still warm; this makes it easier to handle and yields the best texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.