Bomboloni are the Italian doughnuts, fried and then piped full of vanilla cream and rolled in sugar. I fill them after frying so the cream stays cool inside the warm dough.
Easy to prepare at home, these donuts are deep-fried to golden perfection and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack.
Homemade Bomboloni Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling
The Bomboloni donuts are made with a dough enriched with eggs and butter, resulting in a tender, airy texture. Filled with a silky vanilla cream and dusted with powdered sugar, they offer a sweet, indulgent bite. This recipe yields about 12 donuts and takes approximately 1.5 hours to prepare and fry.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 cup vanilla pastry cream or custard for filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the Donuts: Punch the risen dough down and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a donut cutter or round cookie cutter. Place the cut donuts on a floured surface, cover, and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Fry the Donuts: In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches, about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Fill the Donuts: Once cool enough to handle, use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to inject the vanilla cream into the center of each donut.
- Serve: Dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Enjoy these delicious Bomboloni with coffee or tea.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 donuts
- Calories: 210 kcal per donut
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
Eat them the same day, the cream is best before the dough firms up.
