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Bomboloni alla Crema: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Bomboloni alla Crema are Italian doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream, fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. These indulgent treats offer a balance of fluffy dough and creamy filling, making them an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

2 large eggs

½ cup whole milk

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Oil (for frying)

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)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for pastry cream)

Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla, then add to the dry mixture, stirring until it forms a dough.
  2. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Allow it to rise in a greased bowl, covered, for about 1 hour.
  3. Prepare the Pastry Cream: Heat milk and sugar until warm. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch, then combine with the warm milk. Cook until thick, then stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature.
  4. Shape the Doughnuts: Punch down the dough, roll it out, and cut into circles. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. Fry the Doughnuts: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Fill with Cream: Use a piping bag to fill each doughnut with pastry cream through a small hole in the side.
  7. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Try chocolate ganache or fruit preserves as alternative fillings.

Ensure oil temperature stays at 350°F for even frying.

For a lighter version, bake doughnuts instead of frying them.

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