Description
Italian Cream Bombs, or Bomboloni alla Crema, are irresistible Italian doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream. These fluffy delights bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. With their golden exterior and customizable fillings, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Indulge in the joy of creating these delightful treats at home!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pastry cream (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk warm milk and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and half of the flour; stir to combine. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick; cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry each bombolone until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Fill each bombolone with pastry cream using a piping bag. Optionally drizzle with powdered sugar or dip in chocolate sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg