Description
Italian Cream Bombs, also known as Bomboloni alla Crema, are delicious, fluffy Italian doughnuts filled with rich custard and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 25g fresh yeast (or 1 packet instant dried yeast)
- 4 oz (1 stick) sweet butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups whole milk (for filling)
- 4 egg yolks (for filling)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center. Pour warm milk into the well, sprinkle yeast over, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add butter and beaten eggs. Knead dough (by hand or with a stand mixer) until smooth and silky, about 8 minutes.
- First Rise: Form dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bomboloni: Roll dough to ½ inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out rounds using a 2¼-inch cutter. Place on parchment-lined tray and cover lightly. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Fry the Bomboloni: Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in small batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
- Make the Custard Filling: Heat milk in a saucepan until just steaming. In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook on medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
- Fill and Finish: Make a small slit in each cooled bombolone. Fill a piping bag with custard and pipe about 1 tsp into each. Dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
- Ensure the dough rises in a warm place for best results.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat.
- Adjust the amount of filling according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg