Churros Recipe - Cinco De Mayo Dishes (2024)

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April 28, 2014, 10:30 PM

Churros Recipe - Cinco De Mayo Dishes (1)Photo: Yoni Goldberg/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad.

From her laid-back, effortless style to a fresh, ahead-of-the-trend beauty aesthetic, Lauren Conrad is a girl after our own heart. So, each week, the born-and-bred California girl and editor-in-chief of LaurenConrad.com will share with us her insider secrets and personal musings. Plus, check out her visually stunning guest pinning here! Next up, Lauren shares her delicious recipe for churros.

Last month, I got together with my editorial team, my Little Market girls, my favorite photographer Yoni Goldberg, and my fabulous baker friend Lauren Lowstan. We spent the day crafting and cooking for Easter and Cinco de Mayo. And, since no Cinco de Mayo is complete without churros, I had Lauren Lowstan whip up a batch, complete with four different dipping sauces. Churros are one sweet treat that always hit the spot for me. Maybe because they are reminiscent of some of my favorite travels, or maybe because they really just are that good. Either way, Lauren’s special recipe makes for the best churros that have ever melted in my mouth. 
Without further ado, here is the recipe for making Lauren’s homemade churros and dipping sauces.

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Churros


Ingredients
1 1/2 quarts canola oil for frying
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs

For The Coating

1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon 


Instructions

Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat oil in a medium sauce saucepan until it reaches 370 degrees. You want it to be about 1 1/2 inches deep.

Meanwhile, combine water and butter in saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and add flour, stirring with a wooden spoon consistently for about a minute until the dough forms a ball. 


Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time (with a wooden spoon) just until combined, not longer. (Don't over-mix the dough once the eggs are added. It will make the dough too dense.)

Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with an Ateco 846 piping tip.

Carefully pipe out five-inch-long strips directly into dough. (I squeeze with one hand and cut the dough off with scissors with the other.) Fry until golden brown, about two to three minutes per side. Remove from hot oil to drain on paper towels. While still warm, toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.

Churros Recipe - Cinco De Mayo Dishes (2)Photo: Yoni Goldberg/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad.

The Easiest Dulce De Leche Sauce


Ingredients

1 (13.4 oz) can of dulce de leche
7 oz sweetened condensed milk


Instructions
Heat both items in a saucepan on over medium heat until melted together. Smooth and enjoy!

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Mexican Chocolate Ganache


Ingredients

1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons heavy cream
5 1/2 oz high quality semi sweet or dark chocolate
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


Instructions

Heat cream over stove or in microwave until bubbles start to form around the sides and cream is about to boil.

Pour cream over chocolate, vanilla, and spices. Let sit for two minutes, then whisk all ingredients until smooth.

Churros Recipe - Cinco De Mayo Dishes (3)Photo: Yoni Goldberg/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad.

Nutella Sauce


Ingredients

1/3 cup nutella
3 tbsp heavy cream


Instructions

Heat the cream until heated and whisk in with nutella.

Orange Almond White Chocolate Sauce


Ingredients

1/4 cup + 3 tbsp heavy cream
5 1/2 oz white chocolate
1/4 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

Heat cream over stove or in microwave until almost boiling.

Pour cream over chocolate, orange zest, almond, and vanilla extract. Let sit for two minutes, then whisk all ingredients until smooth.

The best part about making all four sauces is that you get to try them all and decide which one is your favorite. All of us tasted them, and each of us chose a different favorite. Let me know which one you like best. What’s your favorite recipe to make for Cinco de Mayo?

XO Lauren

P.S. The mug and saucer in the first photo is from The Little Market.

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FAQs

What desserts do they eat on Cinco de Mayo? ›

Cinco De Mayo Dessert Recipes
  • Lime Margarita Bars.
  • Tres Leches Cupcakes.
  • Fried Ice Cream Mini Bowls.
  • Chocolate Taco Mini Taco Bowls.
  • Bananas Foster Mini Taco Bowls.
  • Homemade Baked Churros.
  • Cookie Dip-Stuffed Mini Taco Bowls.
  • Piñata Cupcakes.

What are churros made of in Mexico? ›

Churros taste like a freshly fried sugary donut but better. Made of dough, fried, and sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon and sugar mixture, this dessert is crunchy on the outside. Sometimes the inside contains chocolate, dulce de leche, or sweet jelly.

What is Spanish v Mexican churros? ›

The main difference between Mexican and Spanish churros is cinnamon. In Spain, churros are only coated in sugar and served with a chocolate dipping sauce. In Mexico, churros are coated in a sugar and cinnamon mixture and can be eaten alone or with dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel.

What goes best with churros? ›

This is one of my favorite recipes to wow guests for dessert. Make sure to have ice cream alongside for that ideal hot-and-cold balance to finish off your meal. But as I mentioned, you can also dip the churros into coffee for breakfast, or into hot chocolate if you want to give your kids a fun treat or snack.

What is a popular food eaten during Cinco de Mayo? ›

There's something for everyone: Green Pozole with Chicken, Horchata, Guacamole, Cemita Poblana, Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Barbacoa, Enchiladas Verdes, Tostadas, Chile Verde Tamales, Fish Tacos, Flautas and more fantastic dishes.

Are churros traditional Mexican food? ›

Churros originate in Spain and Portugal, but made their way to Mexico and other former Spanish colonies and settlements as well. Spanish churros and Mexican churros are very similar. Spanish churros are coated in sugar and served with a thick dipping chocolate.

Are churros traditional in Mexico? ›

As churros continued to evolve, they found their way to other parts of the world. Portuguese sailors introduced them to Europe during their travels, where they became a hit in countries like France and Portugal. However, it was in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, that churros truly made their mark.

Are churros authentic Mexican food? ›

Churros are part of the Spanish legacy in Mexican culture, from the times of New Spain. They have evolved somewhat differently in both countries, but the essence is still the same: fried dough in strips, dipped in chocolate or milk candy sauce.

What do Spanish people eat with churros? ›

Stick around as we're about to tell everything you need to know about this delicious Spanish treat! A 'Churro' – sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut – is a popular fried dough snack which is normally eaten for breakfast accompanied by a bowl of thick hot chocolate or a good café con leche.

What are the fat churros called? ›

In Sevilla, two types of churros can be enjoyed; a fat round spiral known as porra is the most typical, but there is also a thinner version called papas that are made from potatoes.

What is a churro in Mexican slang? ›

Originally, the term “Charro” was a derogatory name for the Mexican Rancheros, the inhabitants of the countryside. The term is synonymous with the English terms: “Yokel”, “hick”, “country bumpkin”, or “rube”.

Are churros better hot or cold? ›

A popular concession stand food item, some will fry their churros offsite and use a heat lamp to keep them warm, but churros taste best when they're hot and fresh.

Do you serve churros hot or cold? ›

It does not matter if it is cold or hot, it is always a good time to enjoy a delicious churro, for example in winter we can accompany them with a traditional hot chocolate and in summer we can accompany them with ice cream, savor our CHURROMANIA® Icecream and the CrispySundae or our ChurroS´mores a delicious ...

What dish is similar to churros? ›

Youtiao is like China's version of churros, without all the sugar. China's version of fried dough is called youtiao, also known as Chinese crullers, and they are a breakfast favorite. The fried treats are usually served with porridge, soy milk, scallion pancakes, or steamed sticky rice.

What 4 things does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? ›

Cinco de Mayo
SignificanceCelebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862
CelebrationsParades, food, music, folkloric dancing, battle reenactments
DateMay 5
Next timeMay 5, 2024
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What do Latinos eat for dessert? ›

What do Mexicans eat for dessert? They have desserts just like anyone else. However, traditional desserts are still popular like flan, rice pudding, sweet bread, ice cream, pastel de tres leches. There are desserts for specific holidays like tamales dulces, capirotada, Three Kings cake.

Are churros a Mexican food? ›

Churros originate in Spain and Portugal, but made their way to Mexico and other former Spanish colonies and settlements as well. Spanish churros and Mexican churros are very similar. Spanish churros are coated in sugar and served with a thick dipping chocolate.

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