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Remember those late-night trips to the county fair? The air thick with the smell of fried dough and cinnamon? My favorite was always the churros, warm and crispy, coated in that sweet, gritty sugar. I wanted to capture that memory, that pure, unadulterated joy, in a truffle. And after a few (okay, maybe more than a few) attempts, I think I've nailed it. These churro truffles are are dangerously addictive, easy to make, and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Now, I know what you might be thinking: 'Another truffle recipe? Really?' But trust me on this one. These aren't your average chocolate ganache balls. The secret? Using crushed cinnamon-sugar cereal (like Cinnamon Toast Crunch or its generic cousin – no judgement here!) to mimic that signature churro crunch. It's a game-changer, and it’s why these truffles tastes so authentic. Plus, I threw in a pinch of sea salt because what doesn't benefit from a little salty sweetness? So get ready to ditch the diet and indulge in this lil' bites of heaven.
Required Equipments
Double boiler or heat-safe bowl and saucepan
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin
Cookie scoop or spoon
Shallow dish
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Churro Truffles: A Sweet Fiesta in Every Bite: Frequently Asked Questions
Churro Truffles: A Sweet Fiesta in Every Bite
These Churro Truffles capture the irresistible flavor of cinnamon-sugar coated churros in a decadent, bite-sized treat. A creamy white chocolate center is infused with cinnamon and vanilla, then coated in crushed cinnamon-sugar cereal for an authentic crunch.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield:24 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
Melt the white chocolate: In a heat-safe bowl set over a simmering pot of water (double boiler style, baby!), melt the white chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until smooth. Watch it closely! White chocolate can be a pain and scorch easily if you dont.
Infuse with flavor: Remove the melted chocolate from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined. It should smell amazing at this point, almost like Christmas.
Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the chocolate mixture. This prevents a skin from forming, yuck. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
Prepare the coating: While the chocolate mixture chills, crush the cinnamon-sugar cereal into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor for this, or simply place the cereal in a zip-top bag and crush it with a rolling pin (my personal favorite method – therapeutic!). Pour the crumbs into a shallow dish.
Roll into balls: Once the chocolate mixture is firm, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture. Roll each portion into a smooth ball using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, chill it for another 30 minutes. I usually wear gloves for this to prevent melty chocolate fingers.
Coat in cereal: Roll each truffle in the crushed cinnamon-sugar cereal, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently press the crumbs into the truffle to help them adhere.
Chill again (optional): For a firmer truffle, place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes before serving. But honestly who has time for that??
Enjoy! Serve the churro truffles chilled or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week (if they last that long!).
📝 Notes
For a more intense cinnamon flavor, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the chocolate mixture.
You can use other types of cereal for the coating, such as crushed graham crackers or pretzels.
If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute it with half-and-half, but the truffles may not be as rich.