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Churro Bites

June 12, 2014 by naivecookcooks 36 Comments

Soft & crunchy cinnamon sugar coated, these churro bites are perfect as a bite size dessert!

Churro Bites

My first experience with churro was when I visited Islands of Adventure in Orlando. It came at a time when I was kind of starving and looking for almost anything to eat. I wasn’t too impressed with them at first but on to my second serving, I had developed a certain kind of addiction towards them. Not that I tried to recreate them or anything, I just felt good eating them and I was so to say utterly satisfied.

Jerry on the other hand is a big time churro fan. So much so that for his birthday, he demands churros rather than a chocolate cake! Who does that?!

Churro Dough

His birthday was the first time I tried my hands at making churros. Now the only problem being that I was seriously unable to find a piping bag with a star nozzle to get that store bought effect. I rolled them into balls and they came out kind of soggy and uncooked from inside. I took it as a challenge and decided to perfect one of his favorite dessert. I started cooking them slowly for good 5-6 mins and I found the solution to my problem. But it was hard to roll that sticky dough into ball shapes.

Finally, at last, I found the solution. Zip lock bags! Who would have thought?!

Chocolate for Grapefruit Sauce

Well, just fill up the dough inside and make a cut in the front. Start squeezing the bag and at about every half an inch or so, cut the dough using scissors and let it fall into piping hot oil. Homemade churros, super easy and really simple. YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHILE USING HOT OIL THOUGH.

I decided to serve them along a grapefruit-chocolate dipping sauce and don’t worry, it’s not bitter at all.

Best thing: You don’t need to make them fresh. I found that they can be made ahead, say few hours before your guests or family arrives. They stay crunchy and taste good without warming.

Grapefruit Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Churro Bites with Grapefruit Chocolate Dipping Sauce

P.S This amazing manicure is done by my lovely sister! I had to show it off! I am in love with everything about this manicure!

Churro Bites

Churro Bites
 
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Author: Naive Cook Cooks
Serves: 40-50 Bites
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 2.5 Tbsp white granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • Oil for frying
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
  1. In a pot, add water, sugar, salt and olive oil. Bring it to a boil by stirring until all sugar dissolves. Take it off heat and add flour. Using a spoon mix until it forms a dough ball.
  2. Fill a zip lock bag halfway with this dough. Squeeze so it all comes towards one side. Make a small cut on one of the corners using scissors.
  3. In a deep pot, heat oil. You know oil is hot enough, when you add a tinsy bit of dough and it sizzles. Lower the gas and drop in pieces of dough, squeezing the bag and cutting at every half an inch or so using scissor. Let it fall into hot oil. You can add 7-8 at a time. Stir it using a stainless steel spatula. Let them fry on low-medium heat for good 6-7 minutes or until golden. Keep moving them time to time to prevent over browning or getting burnt.
  4. In a plate, mix sugar and cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar. Take out the churros directly onto the plate with cinnamon sugar and move them around so they get evenly coated.
Notes
Basic churro recipe adapted from allrecipes.com. Serve churros with this
Grapefruit-Chocolate Dipping Sauce!
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Grapefruit Chocolate Dipping Sauce
 
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Author: Naive Cook Cooks
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 Tbsp grapefruit juice
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup dark or semi sweet chocolate
Instructions
  1. In a pot, warm heavy cream. To it add grapefruit juice and brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Take it off heat and add it to chopped chocolate in a bowl. Mix until all the chocolate melts and you have a smooth dipping sauce.
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Desserts, Eggless Recipes Tagged With: chocolate sauce, churro bites, churro recipe, churros, dipping sauce, frying, grapefruit sauce, mexican dessert, Recipe

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Comments

  1. cheri says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Love your dipping sauce, sounds wonderful. Very clever using a zip lock bag for the churros. Great looking dessert.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 12, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks Cheri!

      Reply
  2. Corina says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I love the sound of the dipping sauce too. These look perfect for a party as well.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks Corina!

      Reply
  3. House in Tillford says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    I tried making churros for the first time a few months ago and also discovered the wonder of a zip lock bag! Your dipping sauce sounds tasty!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 12, 2014 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    I fell in love with churros con chocolate when I studied in Spain for a while, but haven’t been able to find good ones since (I know, I’ve obviously been looking in all the wrong places.) And the solution is (also obviously) to make my own! With these great tips! Love the chocolate-grapefruit combo. So creative!
    P.S. LOVE that manicure. No wonder you wanted to show it off!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 12:21 AM

      Haha thanks Helen for the wonderful words!!

      Reply
  5. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    The ziplock bag is brilliant. I’m not a huge churro fan, but my 3 boys are. We’ve never had them dipped, but it sounds like an interesting combination. Thanks for the recipe. (Your nails are adorable!)

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks Heather!! I Hope your boys like these!

      Reply
  6. ela@GrayApron says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    They looks so much fun…and beautiful on your pink platter. Haven’t heard of churros, so thanks for a great intro!

    ela h.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:38 AM

      You should try them Ela! I am sure you will like these!

      Reply
  7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:44 AM

    I am loving the idea of chocolate and grapefruit together – 2 of my favourite things. I ate SO many churros when I went to Mexico last year. I haven’t had one since, but I want one now.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:37 AM

      Visiting Mexico is still something I need to do. I am always mesmerized by their food and culture. Hope you give these a try! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Amy @ Fearless Homemaker says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Oh wow, these look SO amazing! And so does your manicure – I LOVE It!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:36 AM

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    These churro bites looks delicious! And a grapefruit chocolate sauce? Amazing!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:36 AM

      Thanks Gayle!! You should try these!

      Reply
  10. Annie @Maebells says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I have never heard of putting chocolate and grapefruit together..what a crazy flavor combo! I love it! These look amazing! Your photos are excellent!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 12:03 PM

      Thanks Annie!! Let me know if you try!

      Reply
  11. Monet says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Holy cow! I don’t know if these could look any better! Delicious work, my friend!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks dear!! Hope you try these!

      Reply
  12. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    June 13, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    WOW! These look so yummy…and can I just say you have the cutest nail polish on, ever?!? it is adorable!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks Phi!!

      Reply
  13. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    These look heavenly Ami The ziplock idea is so genius! Is it bad I want to drink that entire dipping sauce on its own??

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      Haha No it’s totally allowed!!

      Reply
  14. Simi Jois says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Before I say anything about the food, I just love your nails, looks soooo adorable. Loved it. I just love the dipping sauce and the texture looks super delish.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 13, 2014 at 6:25 PM

      Thanks Simi!!

      Reply
  15. Angie (@angiesrecipess) says

    June 15, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    That dipping sauce sounds really great and perfect for those churro bites.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 16, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  16. Kelly - Life made Sweeter says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Your churros look fantastic Ami! Love the ziplock trick and the chocolate grapefruit dipping sauce sounds really good :)

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      June 16, 2014 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks Kelly! That sauce is really good..let me know if try this Kelly!

      Reply
  17. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 4, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    love the idea that the churros are bites. will have to try out this recipe. thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply

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