Description
Enjoy these Pumpkin Churros, filled with irresistible flavors and easy to prepare. With a delightful cinnamon maple cream cheese dip, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon maple cream cheese dip first.
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, light brown sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Chill the dip in the fridge until serving time.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the churro coating and set aside.
- Line a plate with paper towels for draining churros later.
- In a large bowl, whisk together water, pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir in all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375°F.
- Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, frying several at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the churros until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the churros from oil and drain on prepared paper towels for 1 minute.
- Toss the warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- Serve the warm Pumpkin Churros with chilled cinnamon maple cream cheese dip.
Notes
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to achieve crispy churros.
Churros are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg