Cinnamon Churro Bites with Chocolate & Caramel
Crispy fried dough bites tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with warm chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Ready in 20 minutes—no piping bag required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 cup warm water
- ¾ cup chocolate sauce (jarred or melted chocolate)
- ¾ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 8 oz fresh strawberries
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add warm water and stir until shaggy dough forms. Let rest 2 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 inches of neutral oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Check with a thermometer.
- 4
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or spoon, frying in batches until golden brown, ~2 minutes per batch. Don't crowd the pan.
- 5
Remove bites with a slotted spoon onto paper towels. Toss warm bites in cinnamon-sugar (2 tbsp sugar + 0.5 tsp cinnamon mixed).
- 6
Warm chocolate and caramel sauces in the microwave, 30 seconds each. Arrange bites on a platter with sauces, whipped cream, and strawberries.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- heavy-bottomed skillet (12-inch)
- candy/deep-fry thermometer
- cookie scoop or spoon
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl (for cinnamon-sugar)
- microwave-safe bowls
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