Jul 14 2026
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Bomboloni Recipe

Inspired by Allora
Time3h
Serves12

CARAMEL APPLE GELATO, SALTED CARAMEL, STREUSEL

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Ingredients

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Bomboloni Dough

Salted Caramel

Method

Bomboloni Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Shape and Fry

    Roll the dough into balls and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the dough balls until golden brown. Remove and let cool.

Caramel Apple Gelato

  1. 3

    Prepare the Gelato Base

    In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and slowly add warm mixture. Cook on low heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla, caramel, and diced apples. Chill.

  2. 4

    Churn the Gelato

    Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.

Salted Caramel Sauce

  1. 5

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until golden. Carefully stir in cream and butter. Add sea salt and mix. Let cool.

Streusel Topping

  1. 6

    Prepare the Streusel

    Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until golden.

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