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Italian Cream Bombs

Delicious Italian Cream Bombs: Sweet Self-Made Bliss

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Indulge in delightful Italian Cream Bombs, fluffy pastries filled with custard for blissful desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 grams All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 250 ml Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk or oat milk.
  • 20 grams Fresh Yeast or Instant Dried Yeast Fresh yeast must be dissolved in warm milk.
  • 50 grams Sweet Butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes for best texture.
  • 500 ml Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Custard Filling
  • 500 ml Whole Milk Base of the creamy custard.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks For richness and smooth texture.
  • 100 grams Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 40 grams Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For flavor.
For Dusting
  • to taste Powdered Sugar For serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cookie cutter
  • deep pot
  • piping bag
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and pour in warm milk mixed with yeast; let it sit until frothy and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes. Add sweet butter and eggs; knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm environment for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
Shape Bomboloni
  1. Once risen, punch the dough down gently, roll it out to about ½ inch thick, cut out circles with a cookie cutter, and place them on a lined tray. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Fry Bomboloni
  1. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Fry the dough circles in small batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, using a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
Make Custard Filling
  1. Heat whole milk in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk in warm milk, return to the saucepan, and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and cool completely.
Fill and Finish
  1. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill each cooled bomboloni with custard. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, check yeast activity before making and fill bomboloni just prior to serving for freshness.

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