Description
Eggless Red Velvet Churros offer a vibrant twist on the classic treat. Crispy, tender, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these deep red delights pair perfectly with a luscious cream cheese dipping sauce. A perfect dessert for special occasions, including Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Red food coloring (a few drops)
- Oil for frying
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, heat milk, butter, sugar, and red food coloring over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pipe the Churros: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle. Pipe strips of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Fry the Churros: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry churros in batches for 3-4 minutes until crispy and deep red.
- Coat with Sugar: Drain fried churros on a paper towel, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
- Make the Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve churros warm with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle: Replace the dipping sauce with melted dark or white chocolate.
- Spiced Sugar Coating: Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Baked Churros: Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: red velvet churros, eggless churros, fried dessert, cinnamon sugar churros, Valentine’s Day treat