Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, an exquisite pastry that captures the essence of Italian desserts. These light and flaky puff pastry horns are filled with a rich, velvety custard cream that is simply irresistible. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, each bite transports you to Italy with its elegant presentation and delectable flavors. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, these cannoncini are a must-try dessert that will elevate any occasion. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this classic recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 50 grams sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard filling by whisking together egg yolks and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then mix in vanilla and cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry into strips, twist around cannoli molds, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from molds.
- Fill each shell with cooled custard using a piping bag and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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