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Disney Parks Copy Cat Recipe: Churro Ice Cream Sandwich

5 from 1 vote
This one may no longer be on the menu at Sleepy Hollow, but that doesn't mean you cant make it at home!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Course: Dessert

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

Method
 

  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon in a saucepot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.⁠⠀
  2. Add in flour and stir and press down until fully incorporated, remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. ⁠⠀
  3. Add in eggs, one at a time, fully mixing to combine before adding the next. ⁠⠀
  4. 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.)⁠
  5. Freeze for at least 4 hours⁠⠀
  6. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a pot to 350 degrees. 
  7. Remove churros from the freezer and fry until golden, and let drain on a piece of paper towel. ⁠⠀
  8. Combine 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and fully coat your warm churros in the cinnamon sugar. ⁠⠀
  9. Sandwich a scoop of ice cream between 2 churros and enjoy! ⁠⠀