Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream

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Skewered churro dough grilled to smoky perfection, served with airy whipped dulce de leche cream for dipping. This mexican-inspired spanish ready in about 30 minutes pairs batch churro dough (prepared), for brushing 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

Instructions

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

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep batch churro dough (prepared) from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream?

Mexican spanish like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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