Bomboloni alla Crema
Bomboloni alla Crema are delightful Italian doughnuts that promise to enchant every palate. These fluffy, golden treats are filled with rich, creamy pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion—be it brunch, a festive gathering, or a sweet after-dinner delight. With an easy-to-follow recipe that doesn’t require advanced baking skills, you can impress your friends and family with these gourmet-filled doughnuts. Customize the filling with various flavors or serve alongside fresh berries for a refreshing twist. Dive into the world of Bomboloni alla Crema and experience a taste of Italy in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- 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
- ½ cup granulated sugar for pastry cream
- 4 large egg yolks for pastry cream
- ¼ cup cornstarch for pastry cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for pastry cream
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Mix in warmed milk, eggs, melted butter until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare pastry cream by heating milk and sugar; whisk egg yolks with cornstarch and vanilla. Combine mixtures and cook until thickened.
- Roll out dough and cut into rounds; fry until golden brown.
- Fill each bombolone with pastry cream using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolone (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg