Description
Indulgent Nutella churro bombs bring Mexican street dessert magic into home kitchens with crispy exterior and molten chocolate center. Delightful pastry pockets promise sweet satisfaction for chocolate enthusiasts craving authentic flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nutella
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Coating and Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frying and Filling:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1/2 cup additional nutella (for filling)
Instructions
- Combine flour, water, butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl, whisking until a smooth, glossy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 3-4 minutes until elastic and uniform in texture.
- Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut uniform circular dough pieces.
- Place a small dollop of nutella in the center of each dough circle.
- Carefully fold and seal the edges, creating sealed spherical bombs ensuring no nutella leaks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F.
- Gently lower the dough bombs into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each bomb for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove bombs with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish.
- While still warm, roll each fried bomb in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating completely.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring a similar texture and taste.
- Temperature Control: Use a candy thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing burning and ensuring even, golden-brown churro bombs.
- Filling Variations: Experiment with alternative fillings like dulce de leche, caramel, or fruit preserves to create unique flavor combinations.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare dough and assemble bombs in advance, refrigerating until ready to fry for convenient meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg