Strawberry and Cheese Bomboloni

Strawberry and Cheese Bomboloni

Everybody loves a dessert for the Christmas. Try something new and easy dessert for your family this year. This dessert can be made in both egg and eggless version

Ingredients:

For the Dough:  

  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (Maida)  
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast  
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar  
  • ½ tsp salt  
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
  • 2 large eggs  (or ¼ cup yogurt for eggless version)  
  • 4 tbsp (60g) ghee (clarified butter), softened  

For the Filling:  

  • 1 cup (250g) HoYi’s strawberry preserve  
  • ½ cup (120g) paneer, softened and mashed  
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar  
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder (elaichi)  

For Frying and Coating:  

  • Vegetable oil or the oil which you prefer (for frying)  
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)  
  • Optional: A pinch of cinnamon (dalchini) powder to mix with the coating sugar  

Preparation of the Bomboloni:

Once you are ready with the ingredients. Let’s start the preparation of the dessert. 

  • Prepare the Dough:
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    • In a large mixing bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.  
    • Add the eggs (or yogurt for eggless), softened ghee, and mix well.  
    • Gradually add the flour and salt, kneading to form a soft, pliable dough.  
    • Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.  
    • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.  
    1. Make the Fillings:
    • For the cheese filling, mix mashed paneer, powdered sugar, and cardamom powder in a bowl until smooth.  
    • Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag. 
    1. Shape the Bomboloni:
    • Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.  
    • Use a round cutter (or a steel Katori) to cut out circles.  
    • Place the circles on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let them rise for 30-40 minutes.  
    1. Fry the Bomboloni:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a deep kadhai 
    • Fry the bomboloni in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.  
    • Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.  
    1. Fill and Coat the Bomboloni:
    • Roll the warm bomboloni in granulated sugar mixed with a pinch of cinnamon powder (optional).  
    • Using a piping bag, first pipe in the cheese filling and then a generous amount of strawberry preserve into each bomboloni.  
    1. Serve:

    Enjoy your warm, desi-inspired strawberry and cheese bomboloni as a delightful 

    snack with chai or coffee. Perfect for festive occasions or an indulgent treat for the family! 

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