Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a classic pastry that embodies the essence of Italian dessert culture. These elegant treats feature flaky puff pastry shells filled with a rich and creamy vanilla custard, making them perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to quiet evenings at home. The combination of textures and flavors will impress your guests while offering a delicious escape to Italy with every bite. Easy to prepare and customize, these cannoncini are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 sheet puff pastry (defrosted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard filling by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Warm milk in a saucepan, then gradually mix it into the egg mixture. Cook until thickened, remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into strips. Wrap each strip around cone molds, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before removing from molds.
- Fill each shell with cooled custard using a piping bag and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg