Buñuelo Stars

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 4

Delicious Buñuelo Stars recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

421

Sugar

24g

Fat

12g

Buñuelo is a traditional dessert that is enjoyed during Christmas and other holidays in Latin America and Spain. Buñuelo Stars are a fun and modern take on this classic dessert. Made with flour tortillas, cinnamon and sugar, these Buñuelo Stars are fried to perfection and served with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. The contrast of the hot, crispy stars and cold, creamy ice cream is divine. Your guests will love this easy but impressive dessert.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oil to 375°F.
2.	Cut the tortillas into 2 inch stars.
3.	Fry the stars in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
4.	Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
5.	Remove the stars from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
6.	When still hot, coat the stars in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
7.	Serve hot with a scoop of chocolate ice cream and garnish with orange zest.

PROS

Crispy and crunchy, these Buñuelo Stars are an easy, quick and delicious dessert recipe.

Perfect for an after dinner treat.

CONS

These pastries are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Cinnamon is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can also help regulate blood sugar levels.

	4 flour tortillas
	3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
	6 -8 tablespoons sugar
	vegetable oil , to fry
	chocolate ice cream , to serve
	orange zest , to garnish