Churros Rellenos de Cajeta are a delightful Mexican treat where crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated churros are filled with rich, creamy cajeta (a type of caramel made from goat’s milk). These delicious pastries are perfect for a special dessert or snack.
Churros Rellenos de Cajeta Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Churros:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cajeta (Mexican caramel)
- Piping bag with a small round tip
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the flour all at once. Continue stirring until the dough comes together and forms a smooth ball.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The dough should be smooth and thick.
2. Heat the Oil:
- In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
3. Fry the Churros:
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip.
- Pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough from the piping bag.
- Fry the churros in batches, turning them occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the churros from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Coat the Churros:
- While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
5. Fill the Churros:
- Using a small piping bag with a round tip, fill the churros with cajeta by inserting the tip into one end of each churro and squeezing the cajeta inside.
6. Serve:
- Serve the churros warm, with extra cajeta on the side for dipping if desired.
Tips:
- Cajeta Substitute: If you can’t find cajeta, you can use dulce de leche or caramel sauce as a substitute.
- Piping the Dough: Make sure the oil is hot enough before you start frying. If the oil is too cool, the churros will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Filling the Churros: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a squeeze bottle with a narrow tip to fill the churros with cajeta.
Enjoy these delicious Churros Rellenos de Cajeta as a special treat! They’re crispy on the outside, filled with gooey caramel on the inside, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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