Description
Delectable italian cream stuffed cannoncini deliver a sweet symphony of delicate pastry and silky custard from Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Pastry enthusiasts will savor each buttery, creamy bite that celebrates classic European dessert craftsmanship.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (whole milk, well-drained)
- ½ cup heavy cream, whipped
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional, for freshness)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chopped pistachios or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Dust work surface with flour and unfurl puff pastry sheet into a rectangular shape, stretching to approximately 10 inches wide.
- Cutting: Slice pastry into uniform strips about 3/4-inch wide, creating 10-12 precise sections using a sharp culinary knife.
- Wrapping: Carefully drape each pastry strip around metal cream horn molds, ensuring a slight overlap to secure the pastry during baking.
- Positioning: Arrange wrapped molds on a parchment-lined baking sheet with seams facing downward to maintain structural integrity.
- Finishing: Apply egg wash with smooth brush strokes, then sprinkle granulated sugar over the pastries to create a caramelized, sparkling exterior.
- Baking: Place baking sheet in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake until cannoncini transform into crisp, golden shells with a flaky texture.
Notes
- Pastry Handling: Work swiftly with puff pastry to prevent it from warming up and losing its delicate, flaky texture.
- Mold Technique: Wrap pastry strips snugly around cream horn molds, ensuring a tight seal to maintain the classic cone shape during baking.
- Sugar Caramelization: Sprinkle sugar evenly for a uniform golden-brown, crispy exterior that adds a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain a consistent 400°F oven temperature to achieve the perfect balance of crisp, golden shells without burning the delicate pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg