Disney Parks Copy Cat Recipe: Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
This one may no longer be on the menu at Sleepy Hollow, but that doesn't mean you cant make it at home!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Water
- 8 Tbsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon divided
- 1 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- Oil for Frying
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon in a saucepot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.⠀
- Add in flour and stir and press down until fully incorporated, remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. ⠀
- Add in eggs, one at a time, fully mixing to combine before adding the next. ⠀
- Fill a large piping bag fitted with a star tip with the dough and pipe in large circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Pro-Tip: Make sure all the layers are touching, and pre-draw how big you want your churros on the parchment, it will be a good guide.)
- Freeze for at least 4 hours⠀
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a pot to 350 degrees.
- Remove churros from the freezer and fry until golden, and let drain on a piece of paper towel. ⠀
- Combine 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and fully coat your warm churros in the cinnamon sugar. ⠀
- Sandwich a scoop of ice cream between 2 churros and enjoy! ⠀