Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros
40 min.
20
180kcal

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Indulge in the irresistible delight of Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros, a delectable dessert that’s sure to impress your friends and family. With their crispy exterior and soft, airy interior, these little bites of joy are perfect for any occasion, and the fact that they are vegetarian and dairy-free makes them accessible to a wider audience.

Imagine the aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as you prepare a batch of these mini churros, dipped in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating that adds the perfect finishing touch. This recipe combines the zesty notes of orange juice and fresh orange peel with the warm embrace of cinnamon, elevating the flavor profile and making each bite a culinary adventure.

Whether you serve them at a birthday party, a festive gathering, or simply as a delightful after-dinner treat, these churros promise to be a hit. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 20 servings, you can easily whip up a batch to satisfy the sweet cravings of your guests. Plus, with only 180 calories per serving, you can enjoy these little indulgences without the guilt. Get your frying pan ready and let the fun begin with this irresistibly sweet and crunchy treat!

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk 
  • 2.8 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 2.5 tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoon orange zest finely grated
  • 1.5 cups self raising flour 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 20 servings vegetable oil for deep-frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, egg yolk, 6 tablespoons sugar,orange juice, orange peel, vanilla, and 1/2teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl.
  2. Let stand5 minutes, then stir in flour.
  3. Mix 1 cup sugarand 2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon in medium bowl.
  4. Pour enough oil into heavy largesaucepan to reach depth of 1 inch. Attachdeep-fry thermometer to side of pan andheat oil to 355°F to 360°F over medium-highheat. Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with3/8-inch (medium) star tip. Working in batches,pipe several 3- to 4-inch-long ribbons ofbatter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown,turning occasionally and adjusting heatto maintain temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  6. Working in batches, add warm churrosto bowl of cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.
  7. Per serving: 295.8 (kcal) calories,
  8. 5 % calories from fat, 13.2 g fat, 1.4 g saturated fat,
  9. 9 g total sugars,
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein3.14%
Fat72.59%
Carbs24.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.7
Glycemic Load
7.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7365216846051%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.25mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.73kcal
8.99%
Fat:14.63g
22.5%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.51%
Carbohydrates:11g
3.67%
Net Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.85%
Sugar:3.85g
4.28%
Cholesterol:18.36mg
6.12%
Sodium:1.12mg
0.05%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.85%
Vitamin K:25.87µg
24.64%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.23%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.73%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.22%
Vitamin C:1.48mg
1.8%
Fiber:0.41g
1.63%
Phosphorus:16.34mg
1.63%
Folate:6.32µg
1.58%
Copper:0.02mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious