Why stop at classic fried churros? From cheesecakes to cookies, churro-inspired desserts bring that same cinnamon-sugar magic into new forms. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, they’re a fun twist on a fairground favourite.
Churro Cheesecake – Creamy Meets Crunchy
Why choose between churros and cheesecake when you can enjoy both in one dessert? Churro cheesecake blends the rich, velvety creaminess of cheesecake with a cinnamon-sugar biscuit crust that delivers the familiar crunch of freshly fried churros.
A coating of cinnamon sugar in the base and on top makes sure every bite has that sweet, spiced churro flavour.
How it’s made:
- Base – Usually a mix of crushed digestive biscuits (graham crackers for those state side) and butter, with cinnamon sugar for that churro crunch. Some recipes use a dough-style base brushed in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar for extra authenticity.
- Filling – A smooth, creamy cheesecake, often enhanced with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.
- Finishing touch – Sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar or drizzled with caramel or chocolate sauce to complete the churro-inspired look and taste.
Churro Cake - A Cinnamon Sugar Masterpiece
For those who love light, fluffy cakes but crave the taste of churros, a churro cake is the ultimate indulgence. This cake is infused with cinnamon and vanilla, layered with sweet fillings, and coated in a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ways to make it extra special:
- Layered with fillings like whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or dulce de leche.
- Topped with a churro crumble or actual mini churros for a decorative touch.
What is Churro Crumble?
Churro crumble is a sweet, crunchy topping made to mimic the flavour and texture of churros. Instead of frying dough, you create a spiced, buttery crumble that can be baked in the oven and sprinkled over cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, or even ice cream. Here’s a simple method:- Mix dry ingredients: ½ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add butter: Cut in 4 tbsp cold butter until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
- Bake: Spread on a tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Cool and sprinkle: Once cooled, it hardens into crunchy clumps perfect for topping.
- Best served warm with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Churro Cookies - A Bite-Sized Treat
If you love the crunchy yet soft texture of churros, churro cookies are the perfect dessert. These cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar, just like their fried counterparts, and can be either crispy or chewy, depending on the recipe. Get that Churro-Style • Cinnamon-sugar coating – rolled after baking, just like fried churros.
• Texture – crisp edges with a soft centre, echoing the churro’s crunch-and-fluff.
• Flavour base – warm notes of vanilla, butter, and cinnamon.
• Dipping & filling tradition – often stuffed, sandwiched, or served with chocolate or caramel, linking back to classic churros. In short, churro cookies aren’t just flavoured with cinnamon — they’re designed to taste, look, and feel like bite-sized churros. Variations to try:- Churro sandwich cookies – Filled with Nutella, dulce de leche, or vanilla cream.
- Stuffed churro cookies – With a gooey chocolate or caramel centre.
- Dunking cookies – Perfect for dipping into hot chocolate, coffee, or even melted chocolate sauce.
Other Churro-Inspired Treats
Still hungry for more? Try these other churro-themed desserts:
- Churro donuts – Soft, fluffy, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Churro muffins – A fluffy cinnamon muffin with a crunchy churro topping.
- Churro ice cream sandwiches – Ice cream sandwiched between two crispy churro rounds.
What’s Your Favourite Churro-Inspired Dessert?
From cheesecakes to cookies, there’s no end to the creative ways you can enjoy the flavours of churros. Which fairground dessert will you try first?
