Healthy Baked Churros with Rich Hot Chocolate Dipping Sauce
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About Healthy Baked Churros with Rich Hot Chocolate Dipping Sauce
I never thought I'd make churros at home, but these baked versions turned out incredibly delicious! A healthier twist on this classic Portuguese treat, they're the perfect guilt-free snack, especially during colder months.This recipe includes a simple yet decadent hot chocolate dipping sauce that perfectly complements the crispy cinnamon-sugar coated churros. Forget greasy fried churros – these baked beauties offer all the flavor with significantly less oil.Enjoy the delightful crunch and warm chocolatey goodness – a perfect way to beat the winter chill!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total1 hour
Ingredients
For the Churros Dough
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Butter unsalted
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Egg large
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Milk + 2 tablespoons extra, as needed
For the Hot Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips 60% cacao or higher, dark
- 2 tbsp Corn Flour
- 2 tbsp Water to mix with cornstarch
- Optional tbsp Heavy Cream 1-2 tablespoons for extra richness
- Optional Salt for the hot chocolate sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Churro Dough
- Boil 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and cook the dough for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to the dough, mixing until well combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of milk; add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough reaches a pipeable consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Bake the Churros
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pipe 4-inch churro shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Make the Hot Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips and optional pinch of salt until melted and smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Stir in optional heavy cream.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Finish and Serve
- While churros are still warm, toss them in a mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Serve the baked churros immediately with the hot chocolate dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Baked Churros
- For extra crispy churros, let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before piping.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; this will ensure even baking and crispy churros.
- If your dough is too thick, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- For a richer hot chocolate sauce, use higher quality dark chocolate and add a splash of vanilla extract.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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This is awesome! Can’t wait to cook it.
Absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to make it.
I’m excited to try this recipe!
This looks so good! Appreciate the share.
@kirti Hey.. Thanks Kirti…You have been travelling all around, would have dropped by my place as well. Well neverthe less will parcel some soon.. 🙂
Finally, I can see you. I loved the way you said Hot chocolate, felt like eating that dripping chocolate. And you ate those churros all alone, That’s not fair. Please parcel some 🙂