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Chocolate Overloaded Bomboloni

Recipe by Nidhi Jain on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. These chocolate‑overloaded bomboloni are soft, spongy Italian doughnuts drenched in a rich dark chocolate ganache and dusted with powdered sugar. The recipe yields a sweet treat that feels indulgent yet easy to make.

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Chocolate Overloaded Bomboloni by Nidhi Jain, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Combine lukewarm milk, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, and yeast; let the mixture sit for a few minutes until foamy.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all‑purpose flour, 0.25 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp oil.

  3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms; cover and let it rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

  4. Punch down the dough, shape it into small balls, and let them rest for 10 minutes.

  5. Heat oil in a deep pan to about 350°F (350°F); fry each bomboloni for about 1 minute per side until golden and puffed, then remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. While the bomboloni cool slightly, melt the dark chocolate with the fresh cream over low heat, stirring until smooth, and add a pinch of salt to finish the ganache.

  7. Roll the warm bomboloni in powdered sugar, then drizzle or dip them with the chocolate ganache before serving.

Tips while you cook

Activate yeast early
Let the milk, powdered sugar, and yeast sit until foamy before mixing with the dry ingredients.
Rest dough after punching down
After the first rise, punch down the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes before shaping into balls.
Maintain oil temperature
Heat the oil to about 350 °F (175 °C) and fry each bomboloni for roughly 1 minute per side.
Heat ganache gently
Melt dark chocolate with fresh cream over low heat, stirring until smooth before adding a pinch of salt.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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