Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Italy with our Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini. These delightful pastries feature a light and flaky puff pastry shell enveloping a rich vanilla custard cream, creating a mouthwatering dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these elegant treats are sure to impress your guests. The combination of textures and flavors will leave everyone craving more. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can recreate this charming Italian dessert right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (8 ounces)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the custard by whisking egg yolks and sugar until pale, then mix in flour. Heat milk to boiling, gradually combine with egg mixture, return to heat until thickened, and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into strips, wrapping each around a greased cannoli mold.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar before baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before removing from molds.
- Fill each shell with custard using a pastry bag or spoon, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg