Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of Bomboloni alla Crema, Italy’s beloved cream-filled doughnuts. These delightful treats are characterized by their soft, fluffy texture and rich pastry cream filling that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy weekend brunches, these bomboloni are sure to impress family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable filling options, you can create a delightful dessert that suits your taste. This ultimate recipe promises an incredible culinary adventure that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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)
- For the pastry cream: 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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, and optional lemon zest until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and sugar in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together. Gradually add hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return to heat until thickened; stir in vanilla and butter then let cool.
- Roll out risen dough to about ½ inch thick; cut into circles.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Fry dough circles until golden brown on both sides; remove with a slotted spoon.
- Once cooled slightly, fill each bombolone with pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Dust filled bomboloni with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bombolone (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg