Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these Cozy Italian Cream Bombs filled with Vanilla Custard are the perfect ending to any meal. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting the custard just right. The warm, comforting aroma of these bombs will fill your kitchen and make your family beg for more. Keep reading for my best tips or jump straight to the recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Samoa Cookie Pie Recipe with Caramel and Coconut and Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
Why This Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Crispy exterior with a creamy, comforting center
- Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth
- Great for making ahead and freezing
What You'll Need for Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Milk
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Vanilla Extract
- Sugar
- Optional: Powdered Sugar for dusting
- Optional: Whipped Cream for serving
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls: Use the original, not the seamless dough sheet version.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls — Ensures a flaky, tender crust for your cream bombs. → See on Amazon
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix — Gives your cream bombs a rich, creamy custard filling. → See on Amazon
How to Make Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
- Prepare the custard: Mix together pudding mix, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent rolls and press the seams together to form a rectangle. Cut into 12 equal squares.
- Assemble the cream bombs: Place a spoonful of custard in the center of each square. Fold the dough over the custard and press the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overfill the cream bombs with custard. This can cause them to leak and make a mess in your oven.
- Pro tip: For an extra crispy crust, brush the tops of the cream bombs with a little bit of milk before baking.
- Pro tip: To prevent the custard from leaking, make sure to press the seams of the dough together tightly.
- Pro tip: For a fun twist, try filling the cream bombs with different flavors of pudding or even fruit preserves.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover cream bombs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble the cream bombs up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
Freezing Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
Freeze uncooked cream bombs for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat leftover cream bombs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat leftover cream bombs in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the custard runny.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, try using low-fat milk and a sugar substitute in the custard filling.
- Best substitution: If you don't have instant pudding mix, you can use 2 large egg yolks and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar instead.
- Make-ahead: These cream bombs are perfect for making ahead and freezing. They can be baked from frozen, just add a few minutes to the baking time.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your cream bombs are leaking custard, try adding a little bit of cornstarch to the filling to thicken it up.
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Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Milk
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Seasonings
- Vanilla Extract
- Sugar
Optional Toppings
- Powdered Sugar for dusting
- Whipped Cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the custard: Mix together pudding mix, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent rolls and press the seams together to form a rectangle. Cut into 12 equal squares.
- Assemble the cream bombs: Place a spoonful of custard in the center of each square. Fold the dough over the custard and press the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, try using low-fat milk and a sugar substitute in the custard filling.
- Best substitution: If you don't have instant pudding mix, you can use 2 large egg yolks and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar instead.
- Make-ahead: These cream bombs are perfect for making ahead and freezing. They can be baked from frozen, just add a few minutes to the baking time.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your cream bombs are leaking custard, try adding a little bit of cornstarch to the filling to thicken it up.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover cream bombs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked cream bombs for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat leftover cream bombs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat leftover cream bombs in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the custard runny.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the cream bombs up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the cream bombs up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to bake. You can also freeze uncooked cream bombs for up to 2 months.
This can happen if the dough is not sealed tightly enough or if the cream bombs are overfilled with custard. Try pressing the seams together more tightly and be careful not to overfill the cream bombs.
Yes, you can use any flavor of instant pudding mix you like. You can also try filling the cream bombs with different flavors of fruit preserves or even chocolate chips.
Try using low-fat milk and a sugar substitute in the custard filling. You can also use a whole wheat or reduced-fat crescent roll dough.
Yes, you can cook these cream bombs in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Italian Cream Bombs Filled with Vanilla Custard and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
