Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with our Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini. These elegant pastries, made from flaky puff pastry and filled with a rich, creamy custard, are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners. Their impressive presentation is sure to wow your guests, while their delectable taste creates a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cream filling: In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, flour, and sugar over medium heat. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 1-inch strips. Wrap strips around cannoli molds or cones.
- Brush wrapped pastries with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill each pastry shell with custard using a pastry bag or spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg