Milhojas de crema pastelera y chocolate | Postre especial para San Valentín

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Milk chocolate is often less expensive and still delicious.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.

Let the dough cool for a few minutes before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.

Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into hot oil, cutting with scissors.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove churros and drain on paper towels.

Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and coat churros while warm.

Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler for dipping.

Serve churros with melted chocolate and powdered sugar on the side.

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