Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a beloved Italian pastry that marries elegance with rich flavor. These exquisite treats feature a light and flaky puff pastry shell that cradles a velvety vanilla custard cream, promising to whisk you away to the charming streets of Italy with each bite. Perfect for any occasion—whether a festive celebration or a cozy dinner at home—these cannoncini are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 sheet puff pastry (defrosted)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard by whisking egg yolks, flour, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk until thickened, then stir in vanilla and cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry into a thin rectangle and cut into 1-inch strips.
- Wrap each strip around a cannoli form or cone shape, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- Fill each cooled pastry shell with custard using a pastry bag and 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 (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg