Caramel Filled Churros recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsCoyote Cafe & Rooftop CantinaCaramel Filled Churros Recipe

Caramel Filled Churros Recipe

Time45m
Serves12

Indulge in our warm, freshly fried churros, perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside. Each bite reveals a luscious caramel filling that oozes with every crunch, drizzled with a rich chocolate sauce and dusted with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. A delightful treat that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings!

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Ingredients

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Dough

Caramel Filling

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Allow to cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and thick.

  4. 4

    Transfer to Piping Bag

    Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Fry the Churros

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 6

    Pipe Churros

    Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. 7

    Drain and Cool

    Remove churros from oil and drain on paper towels.

Coat and Fill

  1. 8

    Mix Sugar and Cinnamon

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

  2. 9

    Coat Churros

    Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar until well coated.

  3. 10

    Fill with Caramel

    Using a filling tip, inject caramel sauce into each churro.

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