Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Bomboloni alla Crema

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 bomboloni 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bomboloni alla Crema are delightful Italian fried doughnuts filled with a luscious pastry cream. These sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the Pastry Cream:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For Frying and Serving:

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, eggs, butter, and lemon zest to form a dough. Let it rise until doubled.
  2. Make the Pastry Cream: Cook milk with sugar. Whisk egg yolks with cornstarch, then pour in the milk mixture. Cook until thickened, remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter.
  3. Assemble and Fry: Roll out dough, cut circles, fill with pastry cream, seal, and let rise. Fry until golden, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with different flavors like chocolate or fruit preserves.
  • Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to achieve a crispy exterior and a soft interior.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomboloni
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg