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Matcha and White Chocolate Churros

2023-02-20 - Written by: Akira Nakamura

Dessert Snack Matcha White Chocolate

Matcha and White Chocolate Churros

A Japanese-inspired dessert featuring matcha-infused churros coated in white chocolate.

Matcha and White Chocolate Churros

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder (preferably ceremonial grade)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
  • White chocolate chips or shaved white chocolate

Instructions:

For the Churros:

  1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to around 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, and matcha powder.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack the egg into it. Add the vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Once the oil is hot, use a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner cut off to pipe long, thin strips about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and around 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) in length into the oil.
  6. Fry the churros until they are golden brown, which should take around 5-6 minutes per batch.
  7. Remove the churros from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

For the White Chocolate Dipping Sauce:

  1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave at 10-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  2. Once melted, whisk in a tablespoon of heavy cream to thin out the chocolate slightly.
  3. Allow the white chocolate dipping sauce to cool to room temperature.

Assembly:

  1. Dust the churros with confectioners' sugar while still warm.
  2. Dip one end of each churro into the cooled white chocolate dipping sauce, allowing it to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

  • The matcha powder can be adjusted to your liking depending on how strong you prefer the green tea flavor to be.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle some granulated sugar or confectioners' sugar over the white chocolate before it sets for added texture and visual appeal.