These classic vanilla cream filled churros are a delightful twist on the traditional favorite. Crispy, tender churros filled with a luscious vanilla cream – they're the perfect sweet treat!
1 Chopstick or skewer (for poking holes in churros)
Ingredients
1CupWater
1/2Cup(1 stick) unsalted butter
1TbspGranulated sugar
1/2TspSalt
1/4CupAll purpose flour
3LargeEggs
1TspVanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2CupGranulated sugar (Coating)
1TspGround cinnamon (Coating)
For the Vanilla Cream Filling
1CupHeavy whipping cream
1/4CupPowdered sugar
1TspVanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Churro Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Immediately stir in the flour vigorously until a dough forms.
Add Eggs:Return the pan to low heat and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to dry out the dough. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Prepare for Frying:Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fit the piping bag with a star tip and fill with the churro dough.
Fry the Churros:Carefully pipe churro dough directly into the hot oil, about 4 5 inches long. Cut dough with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches until golden brown, turning halfway. Drain on paper towels.
Coat the Churros:Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll warm churros in the mixture.
Make the Vanilla Cream:In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Fill the Churros:Poke a hole into the side of each churro with a chopstick or skewer. Fill the piping bag with vanilla cream and pipe the filling into the churros.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy these churros warm for the ultimate melty, creamy experience!Storage Guidance: Store unfrosted and unfilled churros at room temperature for a day or freeze them. Reheat to crisp them up before filling and serving. Filled churros are best eaten fresh.Tip:
Don't overfill the churros! The dough can split if you add too much cream filling.
Please note: The estimated cost is highly dependent on where you source your ingredients and current market prices.