Cream-Filled Churros 

Cream-Filled Churros are a delightful twist on the classic Spanish and Latin American treat. These crispy, golden churros are filled with a luscious cream filling, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Traditionally, churros are made from a choux pastry dough, which is deep-fried to achieve their characteristic crunch. By adding a sweet cream filling, these churros become an indulgent dessert or snack, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time. The 

Ingredients

For the Churro Dough:

• 1 cup water
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter
  
  

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

For the Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
  

• ¼ cup powdered sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

For the Coating:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Cream Filling:
   
   

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
     
     

   • Use an electric mixer to whip the mixture until stiff peaks form.
     
     

   • Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag and refrigerate to firm up while you prepare the churro dough.
     
     

2. Make the Churro Dough:
   
   

   • In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
     
     

   • Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms. It should pull away from the sides of the pan.
     
     

   • Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
     
     

3. Fry the Churros:
   
   

   • In a deep frying pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
     
     

   • Using a star-shaped piping tip, pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length with scissors.
     
     

   • Fry the churros for about 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
     
     

4. Coat the Churros:
   
   

   • In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
     
     

   • While still warm, roll the churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
     
     

5. Fill the Churros:
   
   

   • Take the chilled whipped cream filling and pipe it into each churro using the same piping bag. Insert the tip into one end of the churro and fill until you feel resistance.
     
     

Nutritional Information (per churro)

• Calories: 210 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 12g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 7g
    
    

• Cholesterol: 50mg
  
  

• Sodium: 100mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 23g
  
  

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    
    

  • Sugars: 8g
    
    

• Protein: 2g