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Spiced Dark Chocolate Churros
Spiced Dark Chocolate Churros offer a decadent twist on the classic churro. Infused with warm spices and paired with a luscious dark chocolate sauce, these treats are perfect for cozy gatherings or indulgent evenings. Their rich flavor comes from a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, complementing the bittersweet chocolate dip. Easy to make yet impressive, this dessert is sure to become a favorite for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Churros
- 1 cup Water (0 calories)
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (102 calories)
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (30 calories)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (455 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (6 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (1 calorie)
- 1 Large Egg (70 calories)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil, for frying (480 calories)
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (380 calories)
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (103 calories)
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (15 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (6 calories)
Instructions
Prepare Churro Dough: In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and sugar over medium heat until boiling. Add flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne, stirring until the dough forms a ball.
Cool and Add Egg: Let the dough cool slightly. Add the egg and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Shape and Fry: Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip. Heat oil in a skillet. Pipe 4-inch strips into the oil and fry until golden brown.
Prepare Chocolate Sauce: Melt chocolate chips with cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Serve: Dust churros with cinnamon sugar (optional) and serve warm with chocolate sauce.
This recipe is approximately 1650 calories and serves six. Each serving will be approximately 275 calories. This recipe should take roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 30 minutes.
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