Hot cross bun churros
Heavenly hot cross bun churros are the hack that you’ll want to whip out this Easter! With a crispy cinnamon sugar-coated exterior and a smooth mellow centre, they’re the ultimate festive treat. Served with a luxurious peanut butter chocolate dipping sauce, these will get everyone hopping on over for a taste!
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 6 hot cross buns of your choice
- 60g butter, melted
- 180g milk chocolate, chopped
- 100ml cream
- ¼ cup Pics smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
- Cut hot cross buns in half horizontally, then cut into 2cm strips. Place on a lined baking tray and brush all sides with butter. Fan bake in a preheated oven at 170°C until crispy and golden brown, for about 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by melting together milk chocolate and cream. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth and then set aside.
- In a shallow bowl combine the caster sugar and ground cinnamon. Then while still warm, toss the toasted hot cross buns in the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve churros alongside the peanut butter chocolate dipping sauce.
Top tip:
Upgrade these delicious churros with a final drizzle of moreish peanut butter and a sprinkling of chopped peanuts over the dipping sauce for the ultimate indulgent touch.
FAQs:
- Is the oven the only way to cook these?
- No! We love to use an airfryer for these types of fan bake recipes! And it cuts the time in half!