Churros with Spiced Hot Chocolate

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Churros with Spiced Hot Chocolate
45 min.
6
534kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade churros paired with a rich and spiced hot chocolate that will transport your taste buds to a cozy café in Spain. This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the senses but also a fun and engaging cooking experience that you can share with family and friends. In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch of golden, crispy churros that are perfectly fluffy on the inside and irresistibly crunchy on the outside.

The process of making churros is a joyful adventure, from whisking together the simple ingredients to piping the dough into hot oil, where they transform into beautiful, golden ribbons. Once fried to perfection, these churros are tossed in a delightful cinnamon sugar mixture, adding a warm and aromatic touch that complements their sweet flavor.

But the experience doesn’t end there! Serve your churros alongside a steaming cup of spiced hot chocolate, infused with rich flavors that enhance the overall indulgence. This combination is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in. With each bite, you’ll savor the warmth and comfort that this dessert brings, making it a memorable treat for everyone at the table. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress with this delectable churros and spiced hot chocolate recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • cups canola oil for frying ()
  • servings spiced chocolate hot
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
  2. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Add flour; stir vigorously with wooden spoon until shiny dough mass forms, about 1 minute.
  4. Transfer to large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Using electric mixer, beat in eggs, 1 at a time; continue beating until smooth, shiny, sticky paste forms. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  5. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Working in batches, spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe batter into hot oil in 3 1/2- to 4-inch-long ribbons (use knife if necessary to cut batter at end of star tip) and allow batter to slide into oil. Fry churros until brown and cooked through in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer to paper towels. Cool 5 minutes, then toss in cinnamon sugar to coat.
  7. Serve warm with Spiced Hot Chocolate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein7.22%
Fat60.21%
Carbs32.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.85
Glycemic Load
24.76
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.637826018926%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.52mg
Epicatechin
1.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.81kcal
26.69%
Fat:35.89g
55.22%
Saturated Fat:9.02g
56.36%
Carbohydrates:43.68g
14.56%
Net Carbohydrates:41.73g
15.18%
Sugar:22.09g
24.54%
Cholesterol:149.22mg
49.74%
Sodium:408.49mg
17.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.12mg
1.37%
Protein:9.69g
19.38%
Vitamin E:4.6mg
30.66%
Selenium:19.63µg
28.05%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
27.99%
Phosphorus:220.85mg
22.08%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.33%
Vitamin K:17.33µg
16.51%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.14%
Folate:56.18µg
14.04%
Calcium:124.15mg
12.42%
Iron:1.96mg
10.89%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.59%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.2%
Vitamin A:486.27IU
9.73%
Magnesium:38.78mg
9.69%
Potassium:338.44mg
9.67%
Vitamin D:1.26µg
8.37%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.98%
Copper:0.16mg
7.87%
Fiber:1.95g
7.79%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.39%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.25%
Source:Epicurious