These smart heart-shaped bomboloni are soft, filled with hazelnut cream, and very easy to make thanks to the ready-made pizza dough. A quick and easy dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day, the perfect day to celebrate love in all its forms.
And what’s sweeter than waking up in the morning to find a little heart waiting for you?
Perfect for a romantic breakfast or a special snack, these bomboloni will win everyone over at first bite.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 7 Pieces
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll pizza dough
- 3.5 oz hazelnut spread
- 0.7 oz butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- as needed flour (for rolling surface)
Tools
- Cookie Cutter
Steps
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from the dough.
On half of the hearts, place a teaspoon of hazelnut cream in the center.
Cover with another heart and seal the edges well by pressing with your fingers or a fork.Do not throw away the leftover dough: divide it into pieces of 0.7-0.9 oz, shape them into balls, flatten them slightly, fill the center with hazelnut cream, and seal them well by sealing the edges. This way, you’ll have more bomboloni, equally soft and delicious!
Brush the bomboloni with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar: a sweet crust will form during cooking.
Cooking:
Oven: preheat to 356°F and bake for 12 minutes until golden.
Air Fryer: 10 minutes at 356°F until golden.
If you like, dust with powdered sugar for an extra romantic effect.
Storage
They stay soft for 1 day in an airtight container.
Best consumed warm, possibly by warming them for a few seconds in the microwave.
Tips
For a special touch, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar.
You can replace the hazelnut cream with chocolate cream or jam.
If you want a more scenic effect, brush with milk or lightly beaten egg white before baking and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use puff pastry instead of ready-made pizza dough?
Yes, but the result will be crunchier and less soft.
What if the hazelnut cream is too thick?
Slightly warm it in a bain-marie or add a teaspoon of milk to make it softer.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, both raw or cooked. Freeze the filled raw hearts and bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes.
