Churros con Chocolate

Churros con Chocolate: A Delightful Spanish Dessert

Churros con Chocolate is a classic Spanish treat that has gained international fame for its delightful combination of sweet, crispy churros and rich, smooth chocolate sauce. Perfect for any gathering or special occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Here’s a detailed recipe on how to bring this delicious experience into your home, serving up to six people with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

For the Churros:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

For the Chocolate Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:

1. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
2. Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt.
3. Stir: Stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. If desired, add sugar to taste. Keep warm.

2. Prepare the Churro Dough:

1. Boil Water: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add Flour: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Cool Dough: Allow the dough to cool slightly before handling.

3. Fry the Churros:

1. Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pipe Dough: Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
3. Fry: Fry the churros in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

4. Coat the Churros:

1. Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a shallow dish, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon.
2. Coat Churros: Roll the warm churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

5. Serve:

1. Plate and Dip: Serve the churros warm with the chocolate sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips:

• Consistent Size: Try to pipe the churros in consistent sizes so they cook evenly.
• Churro Maker: If you have a churro maker, you can use it instead of piping the dough.
• Extra Flavor: For added flavor, you can incorporate a little vanilla extract into the churro dough.

Enjoy crafting this sensational Spanish dessert at home—Churros con Chocolate not only satisfies sweet cravings but also brings a touch of Spanish flair to your dessert table.