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Churros Rellenos (Filled Churros)
75% authentic · Mexican-inspired
Classic churros filled with a sweet cream or fruit filling, offering a delightful surprise with every bite. A popular variation in some Latin American countries.
Ingredients
- Water1 cup
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil (for frying)4 cups
- Dulce de leche (for filling)1 cup
- Granulated sugar (for coating)1/2 cup
- Cinnamon (for coating)1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Prepare the churro dough as per the Classic Spanish Churros recipe (Steps 1-3).
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).
- 3
Pipe strips of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Do NOT cut the churros to length yet.
- 4
Remove churros with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
While still warm, carefully use a thin skewer or knife to create a hollow channel through the center of each churro, being careful not to break them.
- 6
Fill a piping bag with dulce de leche. Insert the tip into one end of each churro and gently fill the hollow center.
- 7
In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- 8
Roll the filled churros in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 9
Serve immediately.
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