Heart Shaped Churros
Heart Shaped Churros are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, perfect for celebrating love or simply indulging yourself. These warm, crispy treats feature a fluffy center and a generous coating of aromatic cinnamon sugar, delivering an irresistible sweet bite every time. Ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings, these churros will impress your friends and family with their charming heart shape and delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 churros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dough)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar over medium heat until melted. Bring to a simmer.
- Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball that pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time until smooth and thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe heart shapes onto parchment-lined sheets using a star tip.
- Fry churros in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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