Description
Churros with Vanilla Cream Filling are a delightful treat, featuring crispy fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar and filled with a rich vanilla cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, prepare the vanilla cream filling by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Once the oil is hot, transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 6-inch long strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them with scissors.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the fried churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm.
- Using a piping bag, fill each churro with the vanilla cream filling. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, consider adding cocoa powder to the cream filling or drizzling melted chocolate over the churros.
- You can also experiment with different flavored extracts, such as almond or hazelnut, in the cream filling for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg