Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Skewered churro dough grilled to smoky perfection, served with airy whipped dulce de leche cream for dipping. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs churro dough (prepared), vegetable oil, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 batch churro dough (prepared)
for brushing vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup dulce de leche
6 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare churro dough as in the fried churro recipe but shape into 6 long ropes about 8 inches each.
Step 2: Thread each churro rope carefully onto a wooden skewer.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat and lightly brush churro skewers with vegetable oil.
Step 4: Grill churro skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning until golden with grill marks and slightly crisp.
Step 5: Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Step 6: While warm, roll churro skewers in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Step 7: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 1/3 cup dulce de leche until smooth and fluffy.
Step 8: Serve grilled churro skewers with whipped dulce de leche cream for dipping.