Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a traditional Italian pastry that perfectly combines a flaky puff pastry shell with a rich, velvety vanilla custard filling. These charming pastry horns are as impressive as they are delicious, making them ideal for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With each bite, you’ll be transported to Italy, savoring the unique textures and flavors that make this dessert so irresistible. Plus, they are easy to customize, allowing you to explore different fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Bring a touch of elegance to your dessert table with these scrumptious treats!
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 30 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 235 ml milk
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (225 grams)
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the custard by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Heat milk until simmering and gradually mix into the yolks while whisking. Return to heat until thickened, then stir in vanilla and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles. Wrap around cannoli molds and seal with egg wash.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar before baking for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before removing from molds.
- Fill cooled shells with custard using a pastry bag, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg