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Crispy Brown Butter Churro Bites Recipe with Dark Mexican Chocolate Sauce

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These crispy brown butter churro bites are small, perfectly crisped puffs of dough dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with a rich, slightly spicy dark Mexican chocolate sauce. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they offer a comforting and indulgent dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for dough)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 oz (115g) dark Mexican chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for sauce)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  2. Add water, sugar, and salt to the browned butter and bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in all-purpose flour at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until dough is sticky, smooth, and shiny.
  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain temperature.
  6. Drop small bite-sized dollops of dough into hot oil using a spoon or piping bag with a large star tip. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels over a cooling rack.
  8. While still warm, toss churro bites in cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  9. For the chocolate sauce, combine chopped dark Mexican chocolate, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  10. Remove sauce from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Serve churro bites warm with chocolate sauce on the side for dipping. Reheat leftovers in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes to regain crispness.

Notes

Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for perfect crispness. Toss churro bites in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating adhesion. Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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Keywords: churro bites, brown butter, Mexican chocolate sauce, fried dessert, cinnamon sugar, crispy churros, easy dessert, late night snack

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