Description
Heart-shaped churros are a delightful twist on the classic Spanish treat, perfect for celebrating love or simply indulging your sweet tooth. These crispy, golden-brown pastries are coated in cinnamon sugar and can be served with rich chocolate sauce for dipping, making them a charming dessert that will impress anyone. With their warm, soft centers and gorgeous heart shapes, these churros are sure to steal hearts at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in sifted flour until a dough forms.
- Let the dough cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe the dough into heart shapes onto parchment paper.
- Fry the churros in hot oil until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and roll in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg