_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to have your taste buds dancing salsa because I’m about to share my absolute favorite Latin treat that’s perfect for those lazy afternoon cravings – Churros con Dulce de Leche! 💃
Let me tell you, this recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, and every time I make these bad boys, my house smells like heaven and my Instagram DMs blow up with friends inviting themselves over. Can you blame them though?
Before we dive in, let me spill the tea – this isn’t your basic carnival churro. This is the real deal, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with the most luxurious homemade dulce de leche that’ll make you want to lick the bowl clean (no judgment here, I’ve done it plenty of times! 😉).
Ingredients (because we’re fancy like that):
For the Churros:
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup butter (unsalted, please and thank you!)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 3 eggs
– Vegetable oil for frying
– Cinnamon sugar for coating (mix 1 cup sugar with 2 tbsp cinnamon)
For the Dulce de Leche:
– 4 cups whole milk
– 1 1/4 cups sugar
– 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract if you’re keeping it real)
– 1/4 tsp baking soda
Okay, honey, let’s get cooking!
First, let’s tackle that dulce de leche because it needs time to become magical:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot
2. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally (this is your arm workout for the day!)
3. After about 1.5-2 hours, it’ll transform into a gorgeous caramel color
4. When it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, you’re golden!
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Now for those heavenly churros:
1. Bring water and butter to a boil
2. Add flour and salt all at once, stirring like your life depends on it
3. Keep stirring until it forms a smooth ball (about 1 minute)
4. Let it cool for 5 minutes (patience, darling)
5. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy
Here comes the fun part:
1. Heat oil to 375°F (if you don’t have a thermometer, drop a tiny bit of batter – it should sizzle immediately)
2. Put mixture in a piping bag with a star tip
3. Pipe 4-inch strips directly into the hot oil
4. Fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side)
5. Roll in cinnamon sugar while still hot
Serve these babies warm with your homemade dulce de leche, and watch everyone’s eyes roll back in pure bliss!
Pro tip: Make extra because trust me, these disappear FAST. I once made these for a family gathering, and my tía literally stuffed some in her purse to take home. True story! 🤭
Y’all, if you tried this recipe, please drop a comment below! I’m dying to hear how it turned out and what creative twists you might have added. And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes that’ll have your family and friends begging for seconds!
Until next time, keep it spicy in the kitchen! 💋✨
