Some Spanish desserts become so popular that they reach an international audience, which can also lead to changes in the ingredients of classic recipes.
The churros with Nutella is one of the best examples of this phenomenon, as it is proof of how these recipes can change as they spread across the globe.
Read this article and you will learn how to make Spanish churros with some expert tips for storing, serving, and ingredient replacements that you can follow to nail every aspect of the recipe.
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Background of the Dish
The original churros recipe was created in Southern Spain by shepherds, and it quickly spread to the lower and middle classes as it was a delicious sweet treat but also super cheap and easy to make.
The churros were served or filled with chocolate, but when Nutella, a hazelnut and chocolate spread, became popular in the second half of the 20th century, it opened the door for this new variation.
Today, the churros with Nutella share the spotlight with other creative Andalusian recipes, such as the torrijas, the orange flan, and the churros cheesecake, and the best part is that you can make and enjoy all of them.
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Things You’ll Need for Churros With Nutella
To prepare this original Spanish churros recipe, you will need flour, water, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and Nutella as the main ingredients.
You will also need a piping bag with different tips (one bigger and one smaller) to shape and fill the churros with Nutella.
Ingredients
For the churro dough:
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120gr) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
For the filling:
- 1 cup (280gr) Nutella (or as needed)
For coating:
- 1/2 cup (100gr) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to Make Churros With Nutella – Step by Step Guide
- For the first step in this easy Spanish churros recipe, grab a saucepan and combine water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- When it boils, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously. When it gets fully incorporated, remove it from the heat and keep mixing until you get a homogenous sticky dough that pulls apart from the sides. Let the dough cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- After that, add the vanilla extract to the churros con nutella dough and mix. Also, add the eggs, incorporating them one by one.
- Then, grab a frying pan or pot and add vegetable oil (enough to cover the churros, around 3 to 4 inches). Heat it over medium heat until it reaches 180°C or 355°F.
- Now, transfer the churros into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of the churro dough directly into the hot oil (so be careful). Feel free to play with the size and shape, but the ideal would be around 6 inches.
- To continue with this authentic Spanish churros recipe, cook them for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Let the churros cool slightly. With the help of a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, fill each churro with Nutella. Insert the tip into one end of the churro and squeeze gently until filled.
- After that, grab a large plate, put granulated sugar with cinnamon, and mix it. Pass the churros stuffed with Nutella through that mixture.
- To finish this recipe, serve the churros with Nutella at room temperature or reheat them in the oven for just a couple of minutes and enjoy.
Substitution of Ingredients
The first change that you can make is to turn them into gluten free churros by using your favorite blend of GF flour, making it more accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
If the process of filling each churro sounds too intimidating, then you can copy the method of the churros balls recipe, or turn them into churros with Nutella dip.
Just like the traditional homemade churros, this easy recipe for Spanish churros calls for a blend of cinnamon and sugar to cover them, but you could replace it with powdered sugar, or white sugar, or skip it (as the nutella adds flavor).
We strongly believe that churros and Nutella are the perfect combination, but still, we have some other filling alternatives for you such as dulce de leche, chocolate ganache, caramel spread, etc.
Lastly, if you don’t have vegetable oil at home, you can copy the cooking methods of the baked churros or the churros air fryer recipe, which also offers a healthier alternative to frying.
Tips on Serving Churros With Nutella
The churros with nutella are usually served as a dessert, because the warm Nutella filling creates a delightful contrast with the crispy exterior, making it restaurant-worthy.
If you have guests coming over and some of them don’t like churros with Nutella, then you can prepare some of them without the filling and add extra dips (some authentic Spanish churros include salted caramel, dulce de leche, etc).
Or try our delicious churros with caramel sauce, which is super easy to make.
If your churros are already filled then consider going for a fruity option as the side, such as strawberries, chopped apples, pears, raspberries, etc.
To serve them as breakfast churros we recommend choosing a lighter beverage, such as green tea or red tea, as they perfectly balance the sweetness of the churros.
Are you expecting a big crowd? In that case, we have more Spanish dessert churros for you, like the easy churros recipe, the churros without butter, and the churro cheesecake with strawberries.
How to Store Churros With Nutella
Once you finish preparing the best Spanish churros recipe, you can either serve them right away or store them for later.
The first option is to cook the churros nutella and store them in an airtight covered container at room temperature (for 2 days) or in the fridge (for 5 days), then reheat them in the oven before serving.
You can also store the piped dough in the freezer for one month, fry them without thawing them, and fill the churros with Nutella after you let them cool down for a fit.
Other Spanish desserts that you can prepare and store for later include the healthy churros, the Spanish Apple empanada, and the Spanish rice pudding.
Recipe Card: Churros With Nutella
Churros With Nutella Recipe
Some Spanish desserts become so popular that they reach an international audience, which can also lead to changes in the ingredients of classic recipes.
The churros with Nutella is one of the best examples of this phenomenon, as it is proof of how these recipes can change as they spread across the globe.
Read this article and you will learn how to make Spanish churros with some expert tips for storing, serving, and ingredient replacements that you can follow to nail every aspect of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120gr) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
For the filling:
- 1 cup (280gr) Nutella (or as needed)
For coating:
- 1/2 cup (100gr) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine water, sugar, and salt and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Once it boils, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously. When it gets fully incorporated, remove it from the heat and keep mixing until you get a homogenous sticky dough that pulls apart from the sides. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract to the easy Spanish churros and mix. Add the eggs, incorporating them one by one.
- In a frying pan or pot add vegetable oil (enough to cover the churros, around 3 to 4 inches). Heat it over medium heat until it reaches 180°C or 355°F.
- Transfer the Spanish-style churros into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe strips of the churro dough directly into the hot oil (so be careful). Feel free to play with the size and shape, but the ideal would be around 6 inches.
- Cook the traditional Spanish churros for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Allow the churros to cool slightly. Use a piping bag with a small round tip to fill each churro with Nutella. Insert the tip into one end of the churro and squeeze gently until filled.
- On a plate, put granulated sugar with cinnamon and mix it. Pass the churros with Nutella through that mixture.
- Serve the churros filled with Nutella at room temperature or reheat them in the oven for just a couple of minutes and enjoy.
Notes
If you don't like the flavor of Nutella, then you can fill the churros with chocolate spread or a thick chocolate ganache.
You can also cook these Spanish desserts churros in an air fryer or bake them in the oven, reducing the amount of oil needed.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can still make this Spanish recipe for churros with a classic churrera or a Ziploc bag with a cut in one corner.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 106Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 47mgSodium 150mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 3g
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