Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa CucharaCinnamon Churros Recipe

Cinnamon Churros Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time1h
Serves4

Annatto, Black Pepper, Warm Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Chocolate Sauce

Oil for Frying

Method

Churro Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry into Wet

    Once the butter mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and quickly stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  1. 5

    Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

    In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set aside.

Chocolate Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Melt Chocolate

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 200g of dark chocolate and 100ml of heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 7

    Add Annatto and Pepper

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of annatto powder and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well and keep warm.

Frying Churros

  1. 8

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 9

    Pipe Churros

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle. Pipe strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them to your desired length.

  3. 10

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  4. 11

    Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

    While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.

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