Lemon-Dill Churros with Maple Glaze
Crispy churros infused with lemon zest and dill, drizzled with a sweet maple glaze for a modern twist on a classic treat. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pastry flour, butter, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pastry flour
- 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 2 cups pastry flour with 1/2 cup cold butter until crumbly. Add 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Process until a soft dough forms.
- Step 2: Roll dough into 1/4-inch ropes, cut into 4-inch pieces, and fry in 375°F (190°C) oil until golden (3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup maple syrup with 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Drizzle over warm churros and dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
