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Italian Cream Bombs

Irresistible Italian Cream Bombs for a Sweet Escape

Discover the joy of Italian Cream Bombs – delectable pastries filled with custard, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bomboloni
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for rolling
  • 1 cup Whole Milk (warmed)
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Yeast or instant dried yeast
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Butter (softened)
  • 2 Large Eggs (beaten)
  • Vegetable Oil for frying neutral oil with a high smoke point
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or cream for richer filling
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or lemon zest for added flavor
For the Topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Deep Fryer or Pot
  • Rolling Pin
  • piping bag
  • Round Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Create a well in the center and pour in warm milk and fresh yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add softened butter and beaten eggs to the bowl, mixing until combined. Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for approximately 90 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough, roll it out to ½-inch thickness, and cut out circles using a round cutter. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bomboloni in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
  6. In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch, then gradually add hot milk while whisking. Cook until thickened.
  7. Once cooled, fill each bombolone with custard using a piping bag and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bomboloneCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Italian Cream Bombs are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Consider filling them just before serving for optimal taste.

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