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Cinnamon-Sugar Churros with Chocolate & Fruit

Crispy fried churros dusted in cinnamon sugar, served with warm chocolate dip, fresh strawberries, and a bright green herb sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
5g
Cinnamon-Sugar Churros with Chocolate & Fruit
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour and water in a bowl until smooth. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (use a thermometer).

  2. Step 2

    Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch churros directly into hot oil.

  3. Step 3

    Fry churros 90 seconds per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels.

  4. Step 4

    Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar until coated.

  5. Step 5

    Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Blend basil, water (2 tbsp), and sugar (1 tbsp) until bright green. Plate churros with chocolate, strawberries, and green sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium bowl
  • pastry bag with large star tip
  • deep skillet (10-inch)
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels
  • shallow bowl
  • microwave
  • blender

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