Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

By: CALVIN ROURKE

Published: September 14, 2025

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Why Make This Recipe

Homemade churro bites with Nutella are a delightful treat that everyone loves! They are sweet, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The combination of warm churros with creamy Nutella is simply irresistible. Making them at home is easy and fills your kitchen with a wonderful smell. Plus, you can enjoy them fresh out of the fryer!

How to Make Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Nutella (for filling)

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
  5. Spoon a small amount of dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, and roll churro bites in the mixture.
  8. Fill with Nutella using a piping bag.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

How to Serve Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

Serve churro bites warm on a plate. You can add extra Nutella on the side for dipping. This will enhance the chocolaty flavor and make it even more enjoyable! They are great as desserts or snacks for parties and gatherings.

How to Store Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for one day. They are best eaten fresh, but you can reheat them in the oven at a low temperature for a few minutes to regain some crispiness.

Tips to Make Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

  • Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying to get that crispy texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the fryer; fry in small batches for even cooking.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to fill churro bites with Nutella.

Variation

You can change the filling from Nutella to other options like chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, or even cream cheese frosting for a different taste!

FAQs

1. Can I bake churro bites instead of frying them?

While frying gives the best texture, you can bake churro bites at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes. Just keep an eye on them!

2. What can I do if my dough is too thick or too thin?

If the dough is too thick, add a little more water. If it’s too thin, mix in some extra flour until it reaches the right consistency.

3. How can I make churro bites more flavorful?

You can add vanilla extract to the dough or sprinkle more cinnamon and sugar after frying for extra flavor.

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Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella

Delicious homemade churro bites filled with creamy Nutella, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
  • By: Calvin Rourke
  • Category: Desserts
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Cuisine: Not specified
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Dietary: None

Ingredients

  • 01 1 cup water
  • 02 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 03 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 04 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 05 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 06 3 large eggs
  • 07 Oil for frying
  • 08 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
  • 09 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 10 Nutella (for filling)

Instructions

Step 01

1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 02

2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.

Step 03

3. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.

Step 04

4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.

Step 05

5. Spoon a small amount of dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 06

6. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 07

7. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, and roll churro bites in the mixture.

Step 08

8. Fill with Nutella using a piping bag.

Step 09

9. Serve warm and enjoy!