Description
Delightful Italian Cream Bombs with a golden shell and rich mascarpone cream filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- For the Bombs:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate sauce
- Chopped nuts (such as pistachios or almonds)
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the cream filling: Combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mascarpone in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes. Chill the filling.
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine wet and dry: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop portions of dough and roll into golf ball-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and fill: Let the baked bombs rest for 5 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack. Cut a small hole in the top of each bomb and fill with the chilled cream filling.
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle with chocolate sauce, sprinkle with chopped nuts or top with fresh berries. Serve immediately or chill briefly for a firmer bite.
Notes
Make-ahead: Bake the dough balls a day ahead and fill them the same day for best texture. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg