Cream stuffed pastry (Print Format)
Golden puff horns packed with velvety vanilla custard and dusted lightly with sugar. The ultimate sweet treat from Italian kitchens, made simply at home.
# Ingredients:
→ Custard Filling Essentials
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3 tbsp (30 grams) all-purpose flour
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8 ounces (235 ml) milk
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1/2 cup (100 grams) white sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 egg yolks
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1 egg, whisked for brushing
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Powdered sugar to sprinkle on top
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1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
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1 puff pastry sheet, fully thawed (about 8 ounces, 225 grams)
# Steps:
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Warm the milk in a pot over medium heat, but don't let it boil. Meanwhile, mix your yolks, sugar, vanilla, and flour in a separate bowl until the blend looks light and smooth. Slowly pour in the warmed milk while mixing non-stop to prevent the eggs from cooking unevenly. Return everything to the pot, keeping the heat at medium, and keep stirring until it turns rich and creamy. Place it in a bowl, cover directly with plastic wrap (to stop it from forming a skin), and let it chill in the fridge for around 1 hour.
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Set your oven to bake at 400°F (200°C). Dust your work surface with sugar and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 9x12 inches. Cut it into 12 strips of equal width. Wrap each strip around a cannoli mold, overlapping slightly as you go. Lay the wrapped molds seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Beat the egg with a bit of water and use it to brush over each prepared pastry. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until beautifully golden and crisp. Cool slightly, then carefully slide off the molds.
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Once both components are fully cooled, load your creamy custard into a piping bag. Squeeze filling into each pastry horn from both ends to make sure every bite is loaded with flavor. Give the filled pastries a final sprinkle of powdered sugar right before enjoying. They're now ready to be shared or savored!
# Tips:
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Take your taste buds straight to Italy with these delightful Cream-Filled Cannoncini. The pairing of buttery, flaky pastry with soft creamy custard makes this treat indulgent yet simple. Just one bite, and you'll feel like you're standing in an Italian bakery surrounded by sweet aromas.
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For those avoiding gluten, try swapping the all-purpose flour with a good gluten-free mix. For the puff pastry, check your local specialty stores for trusted gluten-free alternatives. Be gentle when handling gluten-free dough since it's more delicate.