Heart-shaped vegan churros
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Heart-shaped vegan churros
Description
This recipe for Heart-shaped vegan churros uses aquafaba to achieve the light, airy texture typical of churros without any animal products. The dough starts with boiling water infused with sugar, salt, vanilla, and oil. Flour is added to form a thick dough ball, which is then mixed with aquafaba to add moisture and elasticity. The dough is piped into heart shapes onto parchment paper sprayed to prevent sticking, then carefully transferred with the paper into hot sunflower oil at 190°C. The paper peels off almost immediately as the churros fry crisp. Once fried, the churros are rolled in cinnamon sugar for a warm, sweet, and aromatic finish.
The heart shape adds a festive touch, making these churros suitable for special occasions or gifts. Their vegan preparation allows those avoiding animal products to enjoy a classic fried pastry treat. The coating of cinnamon sugar balances texture and flavor by adding a crunchy sweetness to the tender fried dough.
Follow the method carefully to ensure the dough has the right consistency for piping. Maintaining the oil temperature is important to achieve a golden crust without absorbing too much oil. These churros are best served fresh and warm.
Ingredients
For the churros
- 250 ml water
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 130 g plain flour all purpose flour, sifted
- 120 ml aquafaba
- 2.3 sunflower oil 2 quarts
Cinnamon sugar
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, salt, vanilla and oil in a large casserole or pot.
- Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
- Add the flour all at once and vigorously stir to combine.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the batter forms a ball.
- Transfer the batter to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed to release some steam.
- Gradually add the aquafaba, continuing to mix on low speed, until the dough is shiny and smooth.
- Fit a large piping bag with a star tip. Spray a large piece of greaseproof paper with cake release (or cooking spray).
- Transfer the batter to the piping bag and pipe 4 large hearts. Cut the paper so that each heart sits on a paper square.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together on a plate.
- Put the oil into a large pot and heat until it reaches 190°C (374°F) on your Thermapen.
- Once the oil reaches the right temperature, carefully lower one heart on its paper into the hot oil using tongs. The paper will peel off - discard it.
- Cook for 3 minutes per side, keeping an eye on the oil with the Thermapen. Drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with the other churros.
- Toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar once they have cooled down slightly.
- Serve immediately with coffee or hot chocolate.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and reduce the flour by the same amount to maintain dough balance.
- Use fresh aquafaba for best results to get a smooth and shiny dough.
- Serve churros immediately after frying for optimal crispness.
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