Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, where flaky pastry meets rich vanilla custard cream. These elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee. With their crispy exterior and creamy filling, they’re sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare, these pastries bring a taste of Italy right into your home, making every bite a celebration of flavor and authenticity.
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)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for shell coating)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and flour until smooth. Warm milk with vanilla in a saucepan and gradually stir into the egg mixture. Cook on low until thickened; let cool.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into strips. Wrap strips around greased cannoli molds, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown; cool before removing from molds.
- Fill cooled shells with pastry cream using a piping bag and 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 (35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg