The churro dip is the thick Spanish chocolate meant for dunking, closer to a sauce than a drink. I use a high cocoa percentage so it reads rich instead of sugary.
The recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to focus on entertaining rather than cooking.
Decadent Chocolate Dip for Churros
This Spanish Chocolate Churro Dip features a luscious blend of chocolate, cream, and spices, delivering a rich taste that complements the cinnamon-sugar churros beautifully. The preparation takes about 20 minutes and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Churros for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the chopped chocolate to the warm cream, and let it sit for a minute to melt the chocolate.
- Stir Until Smooth: Whisk the mixture until smooth and fully combined. Then stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Serve: Transfer the chocolate dip to a serving bowl and serve warm with churros on the side for dipping.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
Keep it warm so it stays fluid for dipping.
