Description
“What is churro filling made of? Discover 4 irresistible homemade options (dulce de leche, chocolate ganache, vanilla custard, and strawberry jam) that turn crispy churros into creamy, dreamy delights!” (156 characters)
Ingredients
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Dulce de Leche Filling
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade dulce de leche
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Vanilla Custard Filling
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Jam Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Dulce de Leche Filling
- Heat dulce de leche in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Let cool slightly before piping into churros.
2. Chocolate Ganache Filling
- Microwave heavy cream for 1 minute until steaming.
- Pour over chocolate chips, stir until glossy and smooth.
3. Vanilla Custard Filling
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and milk in a pot.
- Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (8–10 mins).
- Stir in vanilla and cool before using.
4. Strawberry Jam Filling
- Simmer strawberries and sugar for 10 minutes.
- Mash and strain for a seed-free jam.
Notes
- Vegan? Use coconut milk for custard and vegan chocolate.
- Storage: Fillings last 3 days in the fridge (except custard—best fresh).
- No piping bag? Use a ziplock bag with a snipped corner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed churro
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: churro filling, homemade churros, stuffed churro recipe