Crispy cinnamon-sugar churros with a rich dark chocolate dip
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
40 minMedium
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8
16 churros
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Crispy cinnamon-sugar churros with a rich dark chocolate dip
Golden, ridged churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, served warm with a thick, luxurious dark chocolate dipping sauce.
20m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
Churros are street food at their finest — hot, crispy, sweet, and meant to be eaten immediately. The dough is simple (just a choux paste piped through a star tip), and the cinnamon-sugar coating is irresistible. But what elevates churros from good to exceptional is a proper chocolate dipping sauce.
The chocolate sauce here is thick and intense, more like a drinking chocolate than a thin drizzle. It should coat the churro and cling to it, adding richness to every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar for coating
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter for sauce
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt to a boil. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until a dough forms.
- 2
Let cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth and pipeable.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a large star tip.
- 4
Heat oil to 370F. Pipe 4-inch lengths of dough into the oil, cutting with scissors, and fry until golden, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Roll the hot churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 6
For the sauce: heat the cream, pour over the chopped chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth.
- 7
Serve the churros warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Serve with warm corn tortillas and fresh lime wedges
DepthPantry
Test Kitchen Pick
Olive Oil
Helpful Pantry Staple
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- Useful in dressings, sauces, and finishing
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Shop olive oil for this recipeTips & Storage
Pro Tips
Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
The dough can be piped onto parchment and frozen, then fried from frozen.
Add a pinch of cayenne to the chocolate sauce for a Mexican hot chocolate twist.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the microwave until hot.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (2 churros) · 8 servings
Calories280
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein4g
Carbohydrates28g
Fat18g
Fiber1g
Sugar14g
Sodium120mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this ahead?
- Yes. The components or finished dish hold well if properly chilled and stored.
- Can I adjust the seasoning?
- Yes. Taste near the end and adjust salt, acid, or heat so it suits the way you like to cook and eat.
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About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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