Salted Chocolate Churros
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These salted chocolate churros are my absolute favorite weekend treat, and honestly, they're so easy to make that I whip them up whenever I'm craving something special. The whole process takes less than an hour from start to finish, making them perfect for spontaneous dessert nights. Dark chocolate chips pack antioxidants that make indulging feel a little less guilty, and the flaky sea salt on top creates this incredible contrast that elevates the entire experience. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is, with nothing fancy or hard to find. Just butter, eggs, flour, and chocolate coming together to create something that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gsalt
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 100 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 5 mlpure vanilla extract
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gflaky sea salt
- 50 gcocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: The dough should be slightly sticky, but not too wet.
- 3
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil reaches the correct temperature.
- 5
Pipe the dough through a star tip into 10-12 equal pieces. Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan, fry in batches if necessary.
- 6
Drain the churros on paper towels and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the churros retain their shape.
- 7
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- 8
Dip the cooled churros into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Tap off any excess chocolate by gently tapping the churro against the side of the bowl.
- 9
Let the chocolate set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Tip: This will help the chocolate harden and set.
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