Chocolate-Filled Churros

Jul 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Chocolate-filled churros piled on a plate, coated in cinnamon sugar, with a small bowl of dipping sauce

Light and crispy choux-style churros are fried to golden perfection, then filled with a rich dark chocolate ganache infused with real vanilla bean for a decadent treat.

Prep 25 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 15 min

Yield 20 churros

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Ingredients

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churros

1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
1.0 cup (125.0 g)all-purpose flour
4.0 (200.0 g)large eggs, at room temperature
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
4.0 cups (960.0 ml)neutral oil (vegetable or canola), for frying
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar, for coating
1 ½ tsp (3.0 g)ground cinnamon, for coating
1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)dark chocolate ganache infused with vanilla bean, for filling

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt. Split the vanilla bean and scrape seeds into the saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a boil and the butter is fully melted.
Remove from heat and immediately add all-purpose flour in one go, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough gathers into a smooth ball and pulls from the sides of the pan.
Transfer the dough to a stand mixer bowl. Let it cool for 10 minutes to reduce temperature slightly.
With the mixer on low speed, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny and holds stiff peaks but is still pipeable.
Heat the neutral oil in a deep heavy pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C), using a thermometer to monitor.
Fit a large star tip to a piping bag and fill with the dough. Pipe 4 to 6 inch strips directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors or a knife. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until the churros are golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl for coating. While warm but not hot, roll each churro in the cinnamon sugar to coat thoroughly.
For the filling, warm the dark chocolate ganache infused with vanilla bean until pourable but not hot.
Fit a small round tip to a clean piping bag and fill it with warmed ganache. Insert the tip into one end of each churro and gently pipe until filled.
Serve churros warm immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy exterior and molten, vanilla-scented chocolate interior.

Tips

Ensure proper cooling of the dough before adding eggs to prevent curdling and to achieve smooth, pipeable batter.
Use a quality dark chocolate and infuse the ganache with vanilla bean seeds to harmonize flavor with the dough and enhance the vanilla profile.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate-filled churros?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 18–24 churros.

How should I store chocolate-filled churros?

Unfilled churros can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day and reheated in a hot oven to re-crisp. Fill with ganache just before serving.

Can I make chocolate-filled churros ahead?

Prepare the ganache and refrigerate; gently warm before filling churros to make assembling quicker.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Light and crispy choux-style churros are fried to golden perfection, then filled with a rich dark chocolate ganache infused with real vanilla bean for a decadent treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 20 servings this recipe makes.

167 Calories / serving

12.5g Fat

12.2g Carbs

1.9g Protein

7.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (20 servings): ~3340 cal · 250g fat · 244g carbs · 38g protein · 146g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 167 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 32 min·1.9 mi·~3750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 23 min·1.2 mi·~2300 steps
Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 23 min
Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
Dancing 27 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 39 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.