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Cinnamon-Sugar Churro Pie

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
This hybrid dessert mimics the texture of fried dough through baking. By using a generous amount of butter in the dish, the batter's edges effectively 'fry' in the oven heat, creating a Maillard-browned crust. The center remains dense and cake-like due to the ratio of sugar to flour, which retains moisture and inhibits gluten toughness.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Tex-Mex / Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pie Dish (Glass or Ceramic): 9-inch standard size. Glass lets you check if the bottom crust is golden.
  • Pastry Brush: Useful for greasing the pan thoroughly.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Dairy
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish generousy with butter.

Tip: Do not scrimp on greasing. The butter acts as a heat conductor, frying the crust to achieve that specific 'churro' crunch.
2 ✓

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and the first amount of sugar. Whisk in the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until a smooth, thick batter forms.

Tip: The batter density is high; this ensures it doesn't rise too fluffily like a cake but stays dense and chewy like a doughnut.
3 ✓

Press or spread the batter evenly into the pie dish.

Tip: A wet spoon helps smooth the surface without sticking. Uneven thickness will lead to burnt edges and a raw center.
4 ✓

Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.

Tip: Overbaking dries out the moisture that mimics the soft inside of a churro. Remove it as soon as the structure sets.
5 ✓

Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle heavily over the pie while it is still steaming hot.

Tip: The steam creates a tacky surface that bonds the sugar crystals to the pie. If cooled, the sugar will just slide off.
6 ✓

Slice and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Tip: The temperature contrast heightens the perception of sweetness and spice.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use margarine?
You can, but butter gives the authentic flavor. Margarine might make the crust softer.
It's gooey in the middle.
It might be underbaked. Cover with foil (to prevent top burning) and bake 5 more minutes.
Storage?
Loosely covered at room temperature for 2 days. Reheat to restore crunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon (for topping)