Spanish Churros con Chocolate

Churros con chocolate is an iconic Spanish treat that’s beloved for its crispy, fried dough dusted in cinnamon sugar and served with a thick, rich chocolate dipping sauce. This indulgent combination is enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or dessert throughout Spain. If you want to recreate this classic Spanish experience at home, here is the ultimate recipe that combines the best techniques from authentic sources.

Ingredients

For the Churros:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Chocolate Sauce:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and 1 tsp sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and vigorously stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms. Let cool for 5 minutes.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and dough is thick and glossy. Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a star tip.
3. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 360°F (180°C). Pipe 5-6 inch loops of churro dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.
4. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Toss the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar.
5. For the sauce, heat the milk, chocolate, sugar and cinnamon stick on low, stirring until smooth. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp reserved cold milk then whisk into the chocolate mixture. Simmer until thickened, whisking constantly. Discard cinnamon stick.
6. Serve the churros warm with the thick hot chocolate sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately for best texture!

Top Tips for Perfect Churros con Chocolate

• Use bread flour and plenty of eggs for a light, crisp churro that’s tender inside.
• Pipe the churros in loops instead of sticks. It makes them easier to dip!
• Fry at 360°F for even browning and cook until golden on both sides.
• Toss the churros in cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm so it adheres well.
• Make the chocolate sauce thick and pudding-like by using cornstarch and plenty of chopped dark chocolate.
• Infuse the sauce with a cinnamon stick for extra flavor and aroma.
• Always serve churros fresh from the fryer and enjoy immediately for the best texture!

With this recipe and tips, you’ll be able to create churros con chocolate that taste like they came from a churrería in Spain. The combination of crispy, sugar-dusted churros and decadent hot chocolate is simply irresistible. ¡Buen provecho!