Description
Spice-infused pumpkin churros bring Spanish street food magic into home kitchens with irresistible autumn flair. Crispy golden exterior and tender interior promise delightful seasonal indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 quart oil for frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sugars, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin purée in a stand mixer until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Reserve the mixture for later use.
- Create a spiced coating by thoroughly blending granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a separate container. Set aside for churro finishing.
- Prepare the churro batter by whisking water, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until well integrated.
- Gradually incorporate flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the liquid mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag equipped with a closed star tip, ensuring an even and decorative churro shape.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to precisely 375°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer for consistent frying results.
- Carefully pipe 4-inch dough strips directly into the hot oil, frying 3-4 churros simultaneously to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for approximately 2 minutes per side, rotating to achieve an evenly golden-brown exterior.
- Remove churros and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb additional grease.
- While still warm, gently roll each churro in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Present the churros immediately with the reserved cream cheese dip for an indulgent autumn-inspired dessert experience.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady at 375°F for perfectly crispy churros without burning or undercooking.
- Use a star-tipped piping bag for traditional ridged churros that trap more cinnamon sugar coating.
- Pat churros gently with paper towels to remove excess oil and prevent sogginess before rolling in sugar.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg