Churro Bites with Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Crispy, golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these Churro Bites are the ultimate sweet snack. Paired with a silky, rich dark chocolate sauce that's made without cream or eggs, they’re a true bakery-style treat you can make at home in under an hour.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 2,146 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - water
3 ½ tablespoons - butter
1 cup - all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons - sugar
1 pinch - salt
3 - eggs
oil
½ cup - sugar
4 teaspoons - cinnamon
1 cup - milk
3 tablespoons - sugar
1 tbsp - cornstarch
2 tablespoons - butter
1 pinch - salt
3 ½ ounces - dark chocolate chips

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Lower the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before adding the eggs.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The dough should become smooth, shiny, and pipeable.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe small 2–3 cm pieces directly into hot oil (170°C / 340°F). Fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. While still warm, toss the churro bites in the mixture until they’re evenly coated.
In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and lump-free. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from the heat, then stir in butter, salt, and dark chocolate until fully melted and glossy. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency.

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