Jul 14 2026
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Creme Filled Churros (spanish Donuts) Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time1h
Serves12

Sweet, crispy fried dough pastries filled with creamy creme.

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Ingredients

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Churro Dough

Cream Filling

For Frying

For Coating

Method

Churro Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Mixture

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

  2. 2

    Add Flour

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

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.

Cream Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whip the mixture until soft peaks form.

  2. 5

    Chill the Cream

    Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag or a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Frying Churros

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 7

    Pipe the Dough

    Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of dough (about 6 inches long) into the hot oil.

  3. 8

    Fry Until Golden

    Fry the churros for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Coating and Filling

  1. 9

    Coat the Churros

    In a shallow dish, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll the fried churros in the mixture to coat.

  2. 10

    Fill with Cream

    Using the piping bag, fill each churro with whipped cream through one end until filled.

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