Baked Churro Bites with Homemade Dulce de Leche and More Tasty Treats
This healthier classic Mexican dessert is baked instead of fried, offering a perfect mix of cinnamon-sugar goodness and a creamy, homemade dulce de leche dip.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Piping bag with star tip
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¼ cup sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon for dusting
- 4 cups milk for dulce de leche
- 1 cup sugar for dulce de leche
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 2 teaspoon water for dulce de leche
- pinch salt optional, for dulce de leche
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for your churro bites.
- In a saucepan, mix water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Heat it till it boils over medium heat—watch for that float valve popping up.
- Pull the pan off heat and stir in flour till dough rolls up into a ball. Wait a bit for it to cool.
- Beat in eggs one at a time till dough feels smooth. Load it into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe 2-inch strips on baking sheet.
- Bake those bites for 20-25 minutes till they’re golden and smell like cinnamon heaven. Meanwhile, mix sugar and cinnamon for dusting in a bowl.
- Right outta the oven, toss churro bites in cinnamon sugar, then serve warm with your homemade dulce de leche dipping sauce.
Notes
For homemade dulce de leche, ensure you keep an eye on the pot to prevent it from boiling over. Serve dips warm for best taste.