Description
Sweet Spanish passion meets romantic charm in these delicate heart-shaped churros, promising a delightful dessert that melts hearts with crispy golden edges and delicate cinnamon sugar coating. Lovers and dessert enthusiasts will savor each romantic bite of this charming treat that celebrates love in every delectable crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Optional Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chocolate sauce (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by combining water, sugar, salt, and butter in a medium saucepan, heating until bubbling intensely.
- Reduce flame and swiftly incorporate flour, stirring energetically until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, smooth ball that separates cleanly from pan edges.
- Allow the dough to rest and cool for several minutes, then vigorously integrate egg and vanilla extract until achieving a luminous, silky consistency.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a piping bag outfitted with a decorative star-shaped nozzle.
- Create delicate heart-shaped configurations on parchment paper, then chill in freezer to solidify structural integrity before frying.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to precise 350°F temperature, ensuring optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully extract frozen heart-shaped dough formations and submerge into heated oil, maintaining gentle placement to prevent splashing.
- Fry each batch methodically, rotating once to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Extract churros using perforated utensil, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly blending granulated sugar with fragrant ground cinnamon in a wide, shallow container.
- While churros remain warm, delicately roll and coat each heart in the aromatic sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Plate the finished churros artfully, accompanied by rich chocolate or smooth caramel dipping sauce to elevate the indulgent experience.
Notes
- Freezing the piped hearts helps maintain their delicate shape and prevents spreading during frying, ensuring perfect heart-shaped churros every time.
- Use room temperature egg for smoother dough incorporation and better texture, preventing lumps and creating a silky churro consistency.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Control oil temperature precisely with a digital thermometer to achieve golden-brown churros without burning, maintaining consistent crispiness throughout.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg