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Italian Cream Bombs

Italian Cream Bombs
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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Italian Cream Bombs, an irresistible treat filled with luscious cream and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. These light and airy pastries are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. With their unique Italian twist, they offer a burst of flavor that will impress both family and friends. Easy to customize with various fillings such as lemon or chocolate, these cream-filled delights are fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups whole milk (for filling)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 4 large egg yolks (for filling)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl, then add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare pastry cream by heating milk, whisking egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; combine and cook until thickened.
  5. Shape dough into balls, rise again briefly, then fry until golden brown.
  6. Fill cooled bombs with pastry cream using a piping bag and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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