Crispy Cinnamon Churro Bites & Hot Chocolate
Fried puff pastry tossed in cinnamon sugar, served warm with thick Mexican hot chocolate for dunking. Takes 20 minutes start to finish.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch squares.
Step 2
Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl, set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (use a thermometer — this is critical).
Step 4
Fry pastry squares in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
Step 5
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, then toss in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
Step 6
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium, whisk in hot chocolate mix until smooth, pour into mugs.
Step 7
Serve churro bites immediately alongside hot chocolate for dunking.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- shallow bowl
- heavy pot (3-quart or larger)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- saucepan
- whisk
- mugs
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