Red Velvet Churro Ice Cream Bowls - La Cooquette

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand ice cream

Frozen yogurt is lower in calories.

chocolate sauce

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand chocolate syrup

Dark chocolate sauce offers richer flavor with less sugar.

In a bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ½ tbsp cocoa powder, and ½ tsp salt.

In a saucepan, bring ½ cup water to a boil and add ⅛ cup unsalted butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar, stirring until melted.

Remove from heat and add the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add about 12 drops of red food coloring and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing until combined.

Spray a frying pan or pot with cooking-oil spray and fill it with oil to ¾ full for frying.

Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Scoop the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe churro shapes into the hot oil, cutting them to desired lengths.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Mix 1 cup sugar with 2 tbsp cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar and roll the churros in this mixture.

Serve churros in bowls topped with ice cream, dulce de leche or cajeta, sprinkles, and whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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