Churros with spiced chilli chocolate

October 26, 2012 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)
Churros with spiced chilli chocolate recipe

Churros with spiced chilli chocolate are a Mexican favourite. Who can resist golden bites sprinkled in sugary goodness? The richness of chocolate is perfect with the pastry, and a kick of chilli is a welcome surprise.

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Churros with spiced chilli chocolate

Serves: 4 - 6
Cooking Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 250ml (1 cup) water
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 120g (1 cup) plain flour
  • 1,25ml (¼ tsp) salt
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 200g dark chocolate
  • ½ red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
  • icing sugar, to dust

Instructions

1

Combine the water and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the butter melts and remove from heat.

2

Add the flour and salt and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined and the dough comes away from the side of the saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a 2cm-diameter fluted nozzle.

4

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Using a small, sharp knife to cut the dough, pipe four 10cm lengths into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

5

Melt the chocolate in the microwave on medium heat and add the chilli.

6

Dust the churros with icing sugar and serve with chilli chocolate.

Notes

To drink: These are a treat for breakfast when teamed with a strong, bitter espresso.

 

 

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