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Enjoy the crispy sweetness of Spanish cuisine with our recipe for homemade churros – crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly dipped in a rich and creamy chocolate dip.
- 30 min.
- 4 pers.
Homemade churros recipe
Churros are a classic Spanish dessert that has spread to many parts of the world over time. These crispy, deep-fried dough sticks sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon have been a popular street food in Spain and Latin America for centuries. The origin of churros is still debated—some believe that shepherds in Spain invented them as a simple bread substitute, while others point out that they originated in China and were brought to Europe by Portuguese sailors.
Regardless of their origins, churros are now a beloved symbol of Spanish and Latin American food culture. They are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet snack, traditionally served with a hot cup of thick chocolate for dipping. The combination of crispy dough and rich chocolate is irresistible and has made churros a favorite around the world.
Authentic homemade churros recipe
With our churros recipe, you can easily make this classic Spanish dessert at home and serve it with a delicious homemade chocolate dip.
What you need for churros:
- 2,5 dl water
- 50 g butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 150 g wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (optional)
- Oil for deep-frying (e.g., sunflower oil)
For sprinkles:
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
You will need the following for the chocolate dip:
- 150 g dark chocolate (about 70%)
- 1.5 dl cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, depending on the bitterness of the chocolate)
How to make churros:
Make the dough:
- Put the water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- When the butter has melted, add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
- Beat the eggs one at a time until the batter is smooth and shiny. Add vanilla sugar if desired.
Form the churros:
- Put the dough in a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Press long strips of dough directly into the hot oil (approx. 170–180 °C). Cut with scissors.
Deep frying:
- Fry the churros in the oil for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Place them on kitchen paper and immediately toss them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
How to make chocolate dip:
- Finely chop the chocolate.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan to just below boiling point.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and leave to stand for 1 minute.
- Stir until you have a smooth and shiny chocolate sauce. Add a little sugar to taste, if desired.
Serving:
Serve churros warm and freshly fried along with the warm chocolate dip. Perfect for a cozy Mexican dessert, a sweet snack, or as part of a tapas menu.
Storage:
Churros Tastes best freshly made, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to one day and reheated in the oven at 180 °C for a few minutes to restore crispness. The chocolate dip can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days and reheated in a water bath or microwave.
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