Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 cup water
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 large eggs
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (you’ll need this twice)
– 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for strawberries)
– 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating churros)
Equipment Needed
– Medium saucepan
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer or handheld mixer
– Piping bag with a star tip
– Baking tray lined with parchment paper
– Saucepan for frying (or a deep fryer)
– Slotted spoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I prepare the churro dough. In a medium saucepan, I combine water, butter, and salt, bringing it to a gentle boil. Once it’s bubbling away, I sprinkle in the flour all at once and stir vigorously until it forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan. I always let my mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s smooth and shiny! (See the next page below to continue steps…)