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Pineapple Coconut Churro Bites

Crispy cinnamon-sugar churro bites filled with tropical pineapple and coconut for a fun and irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
Filling
  • 1 cup pineapple finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Equipment

  • deep saucepan
  • whisk
  • piping bag with star tip

Method
 

  1. Cook pineapple filling until slightly thickened and cool completely.
  2. Prepare churro dough and mix in eggs and vanilla.
  3. Fill dough portions with pineapple coconut mixture and freeze briefly.
  4. Fry until golden brown and coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Serve warm with coconut cream dip.

Notes

Freeze filled churro bites before frying for the best shape and texture.