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Churros with Hot Chocolate

Crispy fried dough pastry sprinkled with sugar, served alongside a rich and thick dipping chocolate.

40 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

SpanishDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms, and let cool for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Whisk 1 tsp cornstarch into 1.5 cups whole milk in a small saucepan, add 4 oz chopped dark chocolate, and heat over medium while stirring until thick.

  5. 5

    Pipe dough into hot oil, fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels, and toss in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar before serving with hot chocolate.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Churros with Hot Chocolate?

For Churros with Hot Chocolate, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for cornstarch in Churros with Hot Chocolate?

The entry for Churros with Hot Chocolate calls for 1 tsp cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I make Churros with Hot Chocolate gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Churros with Hot Chocolate is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Churros with Hot Chocolate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1.5 cups whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Churros with Hot Chocolate?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 7 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 23 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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