Cream Stuffed Pastry (Print Version)
Golden pastry horns packed with smooth vanilla cream, topped with powdered sugar. A fun way to recreate a bakery classic at home.
# Ingredients:
→ Custard Filling Ingredients
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3 tablespoons (30 grams) plain flour
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3 egg yolks
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1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
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8 ounces (235 ml) milk
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
→ Pastry Cone Ingredients
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1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed (around 8 ounces, 225 grams)
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An egg for brushing the pastry
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1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
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A dusting of powdered sugar for topping
# Steps:
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Warm your milk in a pot over low heat till it's just hot (don't let it boil). In the meantime, mix your egg yolks, sugar, flour, and vanilla in a bowl till it's nice and creamy. Slowly pour your warm milk into this mixture while stirring non-stop, so the eggs don't scramble. Pour it back into the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens up into a smooth cream. Move the cream into a bowl, cover it with cling film that touches the surface, and chill in the fridge for an hour to set.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay out your puff pastry on a surface sprinkled with sugar. Roll it out to roughly a 9x12 inch rectangle and slice it into 12 equal strips. Wrap each strip around a cannoli mold with a little overlap, and lay them seam-side down on a tray lined with parchment paper. Beat an egg with water and brush this all over the wrapped pastry. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes till they're golden and flaky. Let them cool before carefully removing the molds.
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After everything has cooled, grab a piping bag filled with your chilled custard. Fill each pastry cone generously from both ends to make sure every bite is creamy and rich. Right before serving, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cones for that classic Italian vibe. Enjoy these puff pastry delights that taste like they just came out of a bakery!
# Helpful Notes:
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These creamy, flaky treats will instantly whisk you away to Italy. The crunchy puff pastry pairs perfectly with the soft custard filling for a dessert that's both fancy and easy to make. You'll feel like you're in a cozy Italian café with every bite.
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To make these gluten-free, swap out plain flour for your preferred gluten-free mix and find puff pastry options without gluten, available in specialty stores. Be gentle while handling gluten-free dough since it can be delicate, but it'll turn out just as fantastic!