Description
Crispy Mexican sweet churro donut bites deliver a delightful fusion of cinnamon-sugar crunch and pillowy pastry perfection. Delicate golden morsels promise a carnival-worthy treat that transports dessert lovers straight to the streets of Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g) plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups (320ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120g) butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Topping and Drizzle Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup (120g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon spice
- 1/2 cup (90g) chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Gather all dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution and prevent ingredient clumps.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs until slightly frothy. Add milk, vanilla essence, and cooled melted butter, blending until a uniform, creamy mixture forms.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently to create a smooth, lump-free batter. Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
- Carefully fill donut molds to three-quarters capacity, using a spoon or piping bag for precise distribution. Avoid overfilling to prevent messy edges.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake donut bites for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a light golden color, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning.
- Allow donuts to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Handle gently to maintain their delicate structure.
- Prepare the coating by melting butter in one bowl and mixing sugar and cinnamon in another. Set aside for the final touch.
- Create chocolate ganache by melting chocolate and stirring in cream until smooth and glossy. Use a double boiler or microwave method for gentle melting.
- Brush each cooled donut with melted butter, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dip the top half of each coated donut into the chocolate ganache, allowing excess to drip off. Let set for a few minutes before serving these decadent churro donut bites.
Notes
- Customize flour types like gluten-free or almond flour for dietary needs, ensuring consistent texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version without compromising flavor.
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like almond or oat milk to make the recipe vegan-friendly and accommodate lactose intolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 78mg