Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with our Italian Cream Bombs Recipe. These irresistible cream-filled pastries feature a crispy exterior and a rich custard filling, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering, coffee break, or an elegant dinner. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these treats not only please the palate but also impress on the dessert table. Customize your fillings to create unique variations and enjoy them warm or at room temperature. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and experience a little taste of Italy right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 4 oz sweet butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 25 g fresh yeast (or 1 packet instant dried yeast)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Custard filling
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve warm milk in yeast.
- Gradually add melted butter, beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and flour until soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll out the dough to ½ inch thick and cut out rounds.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat; fry dough rounds until golden brown on both sides.
- Fill cooled bombs with custard using a piping bag or spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg