Honey-Lemon Spanish Churros with Whipped Cream

Name: Honey-Lemon Spanish Churros with Whipped Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; Zest of 1 lemon; Vegetable oil; 1/4 cup honey; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Sweet, Citrus-Flavored Delight with Creamy Indulgence

Dive into these crispy Spanish churros infused with a hint of lemon and drizzled with honey, served with a velvety whipped cream on the side.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Churro Dough

1 cup water

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

Zest of 1 lemon

For Frying

Vegetable oil

for frying

For the Honey-Lemon Drizzle

1/4 cup honey

Juice of 1 lemon

For the Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Preparing the Churro Dough

Boil Base

In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.

Incorporate Flour

Reduce to low heat, add flour and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.

Finish Dough

Remove from heat, let cool slightly before beating in the egg and lemon zest until smooth.

Ensure the dough is cool enough to not cook the egg. Mixing the egg thoroughly will make the dough light and airy.

Making the Honey-Lemon Drizzle

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine honey and lemon juice.

Mix Well

Mix well until fully incorporated.

Cooking Process

Making Churros

Fill a piping bag with a star tip and pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough into hot oil.

Frying Churros

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then drain on paper towels.

Preparing Whipped Cream

Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Plating & Serving