Churros Con Chocolate
Churros Con Chocolate is a beloved Spanish breakfast treat consisting of crispy fried dough called churros, dipped in a thick and rich hot chocolate sauce. Variations include filling the churros with creamy custard or drizzling with sweet caramel sauce. Served at cafes and street vendors, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 cups of chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a saucepan, heat the water, olive oil, and salt to boiling point.
- Add the flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until a dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Fill a piping bag with the dough and pipe 4-inch strips onto a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F and fry the dough until golden brown.
- For the chocolate sauce, mix the chocolate, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat until melted and well combined.
- Serve the churros hot, dipped in the warm chocolate sauce.
Tips for preparation of Churros Con Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 cups of chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a saucepan, heat the water, olive oil, and salt to boiling point.
- Add the flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until a dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Fill a piping bag with the dough and pipe 4-inch strips onto a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F and fry the dough until golden brown.
- For the chocolate sauce, mix the chocolate, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat until melted and well combined.
- Serve the churros hot, dipped in the warm chocolate sauce.
Churros Con Chocolate serving size
- For a person, 3-4 churros with a generous serving of chocolate sauce is recommended.
- For a couple, 6-8 churros with a double serving of chocolate sauce is sufficient.
- For a family, 12-16 churros with a larger pot of chocolate sauce is ideal.
Churros Con Chocolate nutrition value
One serving of churros con chocolate (3 churros with 1/2 cup of chocolate sauce) provides approximately 550 calories, 20 grams of fat, 80 grams of carbohydrates, and 7 grams of protein.