Best Instant Pot Churro Bites
Best Instant Pot Churro Bites are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining fluffy dough with a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. These bite-sized pastries are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings during movie nights or festive gatherings. With the convenience of an Instant Pot, you can whip up these indulgent bites in just 30 minutes, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for coating)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (combine equal parts sugar and cinnamon)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In your Instant Pot, combine water and melted butter, setting it to sauté mode until warmed. Stir in granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together. Gradually mix this into the pot until smooth dough forms.
- Shape Churros: Once cooled slightly, scoop dough into bite-sized balls.
- Steam: Place a steamer basket in the Instant Pot with one cup of water and arrange churro bites inside. Secure the lid and set to steam for 10 minutes.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Toss steamed churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture immediately after steaming.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy as-is or with chocolate sauce or caramel drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg