Bomboloni are italian filled doughnuts primarily connected to the tuscany region, but they may have origins in austria. In some parts of italy, they are called bomba or bombe meaning bomb, because they resemble a small grenade. What makes them different from american-style doughnuts is that the creamy filling is visible from the top rather than hidden inside. Bomboloni carts are popular at beaches for a snack. Even though the filling is usually a sweet vanilla pastry cream, sometimes they are filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread or fruit jam. When serving bomboloni for dessert after an italian meal, pair with a cup of espresso or even a sparkling red wine from the piemonte region of italy.
