Description
Red velvet churros offer a delightful fusion of Mexican street food and Southern bakery charm. Rich cocoa notes and velvety texture make these crispy treats an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
Flavor & Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Oil, for frying
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cream Cheese Dip Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant, pillowy dough by combining water, butter, sugar, and salt in a simmering saucepan, creating a molten base that will transform into delectable churros.
- Infuse the liquid mixture with rich cocoa powder, vivid red food coloring, and fragrant vanilla extract, ensuring a bold, crimson hue and deep flavor profile.
- Remove the pan from heat and swiftly incorporate flour and baking powder, whisking energetically to develop a cohesive, glossy dough without lumps.
- Allow the dough to rest and cool for a few minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and stabilize before piping.
- Prepare a deep pan with oil, heating to an optimal 350°F, creating a bubbling cooking environment perfect for crispy churros.
- Load the crimson dough into a piping bag equipped with a star-shaped tip, which will create the classic ridged churro texture.
- Carefully pipe 4-inch churro strips directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cleanly separate each segment and prevent tangling.
- Fry the churros until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and crisp texture, typically requiring 3-4 minutes of careful monitoring.
- Transfer the freshly fried churros to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and maintain their delightful crunch.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a wide bowl, creating a sweet, aromatic coating.
- While the churros remain warm, generously roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, blending until silky smooth for an indulgent dipping sauce.
- Serve the vibrant red churros immediately alongside the creamy dip, inviting guests to enjoy this eggless, indulgent treat.
Notes
- Substitute eggs with aquafaba or mashed banana for a completely egg-free version that maintains the churros’ rich texture and binding properties.
- Control oil temperature precisely using a digital thermometer to ensure crispy exterior and fluffy interior without absorbing excess oil.
- Experiment with natural food coloring like beetroot powder or pomegranate juice for vibrant red color without artificial additives.
- Create gluten-free variation by replacing wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg