Description
Experience the enchanting flavors of Italy with our Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini. These delightful pastries feature a flaky puff pastry shell filled with rich, velvety custard cream infused with vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party, afternoon tea, or simply indulging yourself, these cannoncini promise to transport you to the charming streets of Italy. With their elegant presentation and delicious taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard by whisking egg yolks and sugar until pale. Mix in flour, then gradually add milk while whisking. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stir in vanilla, and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick, cut into strips.
- Wrap strips around cannoli molds, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from molds.
- Fill cooled shells with custard cream using a piping 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 (50g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 61mg