Bomboloni alla Crema
Bomboloni alla Crema is a delightful Italian dessert consisting of fluffy doughnuts filled with creamy pastry cream. These indulgent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 bomboloni 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 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
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
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
For Frying and Serving:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix in warm milk, eggs, melted butter, and lemon zest. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Pastry Cream: Heat milk and sugar. Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla. Gradually mix hot milk into egg mixture. Return to heat until thickened. Stir in butter.
- Fill and Fry: Roll out dough, cut circles, place cream, seal, and let rise. Fry in oil until golden. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor of the pastry cream by adding different extracts or zest.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for frying to achieve perfectly cooked bomboloni.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomboloni
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Italian dessert, pastry cream, fried doughnuts, sweet treat, indulgent dessert
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