Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a delightful dessert that brings a touch of Italy to your kitchen. These charming pastries feature flaky puff pastry shells filled with smooth vanilla custard cream, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for celebrations or as a personal treat, cannoncini are easy to make and look stunning on any dessert table. Impress your guests with this sophisticated yet straightforward recipe that captures the essence of Italian pastry-making.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- 30 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 235 ml milk
- 225 grams puff pastry (defrosted)
- 50 grams sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard filling: Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Heat milk until simmering; gradually mix into the egg mixture. Return to heat and stir until thickened. Add vanilla extract and cool.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut it into strips. Wrap around cannoli molds, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from molds.
- Fill each cooled shell with custard using a piping bag or spoon. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 97mg