Grilled Churro Skewers with Whipped Dulce de Leche Cream

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

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.

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.

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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