Description
These Pumpkin Churros are a delightful treat, boasting a unique pumpkin flavor paired with warm spices. They’re perfect for a quick dessert or a tasty snack, and the creamy dip takes them to the next level!
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 together with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Place the dip in the fridge until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the churro coating.
- Set the cinnamon sugar mixture aside.
- Line a plate with paper towels and set it aside for draining churros.
- In a large bowl, whisk together water, pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined and a dough forms.
- Transfer the churro dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Heat 1 quart vegetable oil for frying in a deep-fryer, deep skillet, or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the oil temperature.
- Carefully pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, frying 3 or 4 strips at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the churros until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked churros from the oil and transfer them to the prepared paper towel-lined plate to drain for 1 minute.
- While still warm, quickly toss the drained churros in the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- Serve the Pumpkin Churros warm with the chilled cinnamon maple cream cheese dip on the side.
Notes
Make sure the oil temperature is correct to achieve evenly cooked churros.
For a twist, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar for a spicy kick.
These churros can be served with various dips; chocolate sauce is a great alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg