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Puff Pastry Churro Curls with Chocolate Stout Dipping Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 churro curls 1x

Description

These Puff Pastry Churro Curls are a delightful twist on classic churros, featuring flaky layers of buttery puff pastry rolled with a cinnamon-sugar blend and baked until golden and crisp. Served with a rich and creamy chocolate stout dipping sauce, this recipe balances sweetness with a robust beer-infused depth, making for an irresistible treat perfect for dessert or a special snack.

Ingredients

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For the Puff Pastry:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cup (285g) very cold butter, cut into cubes
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ½ cup (4oz) very cold beer (pale ale, pilsner, pale lager)

For the Pinwheels:

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon beer

For the Chocolate Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup (2oz) chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons stout beer
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Make the Puff Pastry Dough: Add the flour, salt, and approximately half of the cold butter cubes to a food processor. Pulse 10-15 times until just combined. Add the remaining butter cubes and pulse again briefly to combine, being careful not to over-process to avoid tough dough.
  2. Incorporate Beer: Transfer the flour and butter mixture to a flat surface. Make a well in the center and pour in the cold beer. Mix with your hands until the dough just comes together. Avoid over-mixing to keep the dough tender.
  3. Laminate the Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle roughly ½ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough into thirds, like folding a letter. Roll it out again, then fold again. Repeat this rolling and folding process 3-4 times to create flaky layers.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to several days, to rest and firm up the layers.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  7. Roll and Assemble Pastry: Roll the chilled puff pastry dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Combine melted butter and beer, rewarming if needed to prevent solidification, and brush the mixture evenly over the pastry. Sprinkle just under half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the brushed surface.
  8. Form Log and Slice: Starting at the long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces.
  9. Arrange and Prepare for Baking: Place the slices cut side up on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press each slice down lightly to flatten slightly. Brush the slices with the remaining beer and butter mixture and sprinkle with a portion of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Bake the Pastry: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough to handle.
  11. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: One by one, press each puff pastry curl into the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
  12. Prepare Chocolate Stout Sauce: Combine chocolate chips, stout beer, and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir well, and repeat heating in 15-second bursts until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  13. Serve: Serve the warm churro curls alongside the rich chocolate stout dipping sauce for an indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Make sure all butter and beer used for the dough are very cold to achieve flaky layers.
  • Do not over-process the dough in the food processor to prevent toughness.
  • The lamination process (rolling and folding) creates the signature puff pastry layers.
  • Chilling the dough is important for firming the butter layers and easier handling.
  • You can prepare the puff pastry dough a few days in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Use a stout beer with robust flavors to enhance the chocolate sauce.
  • Be careful not to burn the chocolate when heating; stir frequently.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: puff pastry, churros, cinnamon sugar, chocolate stout sauce, dessert, baked churros, easy dessert

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