Description
Sweet Potato Churro Bites are a delightful twist on traditional churros, made with sweet potato puree for a unique flavor and texture, served with a creamy dulce de leche dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potato puree (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Dulce de Leche Dip:
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into chunks, then boil until tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree with flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and egg to form a smooth dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the churro bites until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the churro bites and let them drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the dulce de leche dip by warming it in a saucepan, adding heavy cream if desired.
- Coat the churro bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm and serve with the dulce de leche dip.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for best frying results.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to ensure even cooking.
- Roll churro bites in cinnamon sugar while warm for better adherence.
- Experiment with different dips and flavor variations for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 churro bites with dip)
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150-200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3-4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Churro, Dulce de Leche, Dessert, Snack