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Crispy Cinco de Mayo Churro Bites Recipe Easy Homemade Dulce de Leche Dip

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These crispy churro bites paired with a homemade dulce de leche dip are a quick, festive treat perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any sweet occasion. The bites are light, crunchy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, complemented by a rich, creamy caramel-like dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 cup water (240ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Cinnamon sugar mix: ½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 396g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for dip)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly stir in all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball, about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5-10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is smooth and shiny.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Using two teaspoons, scoop small 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls of dough and carefully drop into hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
  7. Remove churro bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While warm, toss in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  8. To prepare dulce de leche dip, warm sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Alternatively, microwave in short bursts, stirring between, until thickened.
  9. Serve churro bites warm with the dulce de leche dip on the side.

Notes

Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F for best frying results. Fry in small batches to avoid oil temperature drop. Wet spoons or hands slightly if dough is sticky when shaping. Coat bites in cinnamon sugar while warm for best adhesion. Baking is possible but will not yield the same crispiness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free condensed milk.

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Keywords: churro bites, dulce de leche dip, Cinco de Mayo dessert, crispy churros, cinnamon sugar, homemade churros, festive treats

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