Description
Experience the delightful taste of Italy with Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a traditional pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with rich, velvety custard cream. These elegant desserts are perfect for any occasion, from special celebrations to cozy family dinners. Each bite transports you to charming Italian cafes, where the aroma of freshly baked treats fills the air. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cannoncini are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted)
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, flour, and sugar. Heat milk until simmering, then gradually combine with the egg mixture. Cook on low heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cool.
- Puff Pastry Shells: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into strips. Wrap strips around greased cannoli forms, brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar on top, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before removing from forms.
- Assemble: Fill a pastry bag with cooled custard and pipe into each shell. 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 (50g)
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 83mg