Easy Churros con Chocolate Caliente
To live in Miami is to know that there’s a special place in our hearts for churros con chocolate.
Since it’s always so hot and humid here, on those rare days when the temperature drops (at least for a night), you can find us celebrating the very welcome “chilly” weather with hot, freshly fried churros with super thick hot chocolate.
It’s a beloved tradition that we’ve grown to love here. That’s why I’m happy to bring you this easy churros con chocolate recipe! Because why wait for chilly weather when we get our churros fix at any time of year, am I right!?
In case you haven’t heard, churros are pastry logs of fried dough that are crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. They taste like cinnamon sugar fried dough!
Spanish churros con chocolate translates to “churros with chocolate”. For some recipes, this could mean churros with chocolate sauce, but for my recipe, it means churros con chocolate caliente!
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The best part? These easy homemade churros only require 5 simple ingredients you can grab at any grocery store. Once fried, they’re golden and crispy on the outside, with a soft, doughnut-like center that makes every bite irresistible.
And while they’re amazing all on their own, serving them with a churro dipping sauce (like a rich chocolate sauce or a simple dulce de leche) takes them to the next level.
You can totally make the dough ahead of time—just store it in an airtight container in the fridge and bring it to room temp before frying.
To keep fried churros warm and fresh for guests, transfer them to a baking sheet and pop them into a 200°F oven until ready to serve. They stay crisp, cozy, and perfect for dunking.
Easy Churros con Chocolate Caliente
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a small baking dish, whisk together sugar and ground cinnamon until combined. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, add the water, butter, and salt. Stir to combine, at medium-high heat, until the butter has melted. Once the butter has melted, reduce heat to low.
- Add the flour and mix with a spatula until a dough forms. Remove from the heat, transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool down.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil at medium heat until it reaches 325ºF.
- While the oil heats up, spoon the dough into a large piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe out 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. I used a scissor to cut the dough as I piped it into the hot oil.
- Be careful when you do this, and make sure you don't crowd the pan with too many. I did about 3-4 at a time. Drain them on a paper towel-lined plate, then toss in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve churros with Spanish Chocolate Caliente, chocolate sauce (recipe below), or dulce de leche. Enjoy!
Notes
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
Thanks so much for such a quick and easy recipe. I was wondering is this something I can make ahead of time, and if so what is the best way to keep it warm? Thank you again.
Muchas gracias Jamie, tus recetas me han servido mucho
Me alegro que te han servido mucho, Aurora! :)
If you are from Miami then you know this is a must have on the cold days. Like a true Miamian going to La Palma when its cold is impossible because it’s always full thanks to this recipe I can make the delicious churros at home that even my picky husband loves. Super tasty and the crunch on the outside is perfect.
Yes! So happy you love this recipe!
Can GF flour be used for this recipe? Bob’s Red Mill GF 1:1 baking flour or GF All Purpose Flour?
Hi! Since I’ve never used that flour before to make churros, it’s hard to say if it will mess with the overall texture. Try it out and see what happens!