Crispy Churro Roll (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

Churros are noteworthy for their crisp texture and tender insides, but for a unique take, you can try this churro roll recipe which results in a different shape. Commonly, churros are fried as long sticks whereas this version is a spiral shape. They make a wonderful snack or dessert when served with a caramel or chocolate dipping sauce.

The process of making the churros is quite easy. You begin by making a choux pastry dough in a saucepan on the stove with water, salt, butter, flour, and sugar. Then, the mixture gets piped into a spiral shape in hot oil to fry until golden. Sprinkled with sugar and served with melted chocolate, this churro roll will be a hit for anyone you serve it to.

What is a Churro Roll?

This churro roll is a take on the classic Spanish donut called churros. They involve a choux pastry dough, which is made on the stove with water, salt, butter, flour, and sugar. They are often piped into hot oil in rod-like shapes but this version is piped into the oil in a spiral shape for a unique appearance.

Pro Tips

• If you don’t have a piping bag, you could place the dough in a plastic sandwich bag and snip out a corner for piping instead.
• Use a star-shaped piping tip so that the churro roll gets that classic ridged appearance.
• If you like your churros with cinnamon sugar, feel free to sprinkle some on the churro roll at the end of the cooking time.
• Drain the churro roll on paper towels after it comes out of the oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Temperature Should the Oil Be Heated to?

The ideal temperature to heat the oil to is 350 F (176.6 C). You can use a candy thermometer to determine the heat of the oil.

What Can I Serve the Churro Roll With?

This churro roll gets served with melted chocolate but you could also serve it with caramel sauce if desired.

How Will I Know the Churro Roll is Cooked?

You will be able to tell that the churro is cooked when it is golden brown all over and is sitting on top of the oil.

How to Store the Churro Roll

This churro roll is best eaten as soon as it is made, but if you have some left over, you can store it in a container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It can then be warmed up in the oven or an air fryer to return its crispy texture.

How to Make the Churro Roll

Step 1

Step 1

Place the dough in a piping bag. Pipe it in a spiral shape into the hot oil and fry it, turning it once, until it is golden brown.

In a saucepan on the stove, cook the water with the flour and salt until a dough forms.

Step 2

Step 2

Serve with the melted chocolate for dipping.

Place the dough in a piping bag. Pipe it in a spiral shape into the hot oil and fry it, turning it once, until it is golden brown.

Step 3

Step 3

Transfer the churro roll to a platter and sprinkle it with the sugar.

Step 4

Step 4

Cut the churro roll into pieces with scissors.

Step 5

Step 5

Serve with the melted chocolate for dipping.