Bomboloni alla Crema: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe You Must Try
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that will elevate your dessert game, look no further than Bomboloni alla Crema! These Italian-style cream-filled doughnuts are fluffy, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion. With a soft, pillowy exterior and a rich pastry cream filling, these bomboloni are ideal for family gatherings or a sweet ending to dinner. Once you take a bite, you’ll be hooked!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups whole milk for pastry cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, whisk warmed milk, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add to dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth and let it rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- While the dough rises, prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together; temper with hot milk mixture before returning to heat until thickened.
- Roll out the risen dough and cut into circles. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry dough circles until golden brown on both sides. Drain excess oil.
- Fill each bombolone with cooled pastry cream using a piping bag and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolone (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg