Description
Cannoncini are delicious Italian pastries with a crisp, buttery exterior and a rich, homemade custard filling. Perfect for any occasion, they offer an elegant and indulgent treat that’s both impressive and delicious. The combination of flaky pastry and creamy custard will transport you straight to Italy!
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz milk
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted (about 8 oz)
1/4 cup sugar (for sprinkling)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Cream: In a small pan, heat the milk until it’s hot but not boiling. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, and flour until light and fluffy. Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Pour the combined mixture back into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Once thick, remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Pastry Horns: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly sprinkle sugar on the counter and puff pastry sheet, then roll the pastry into a 9×12-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 strips, each about 1 inch wide. Roll each strip around a conical mold and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tbsp water, and brush it onto the pastry horns. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Let them cool slightly before removing from the molds.
- Assemble the Cannoncini: Once the pastry horns are cool, fill them with the chilled custard cream using a piping bag. Decorate with powdered sugar for a light, elegant finish.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
