Enjoy a delightful treat with these Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini! This classic dessert is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings. With a delicious custard cream filling encased in a flaky puff pastry, every bite is pure bliss.

Ingredients

For the custard cream

• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons (30 gr) of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100 gr) of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 8 oz (235 ml) of milk

For the cannoncini

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted (about 8 oz, 225 gr)
• 1/4 cup (50 gr) of sugar
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• powdered sugar to decorate

Instructions

1. Let’s start by preparing the custard cream (crema pasticcera). In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
2. Gradually add the milk to the mixture, whisking constantly to avoid any lumps.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into rectangles, approximately 1.5 inches wide and 5 inches long.
6. Take each rectangle and gently wrap it around a metal cannoli tube or a cream horn mold, starting from one corner and rolling it diagonally to the opposite corner. Seal the edges by brushing some egg wash on them.
7. Place the pastry tubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with some more egg wash and sprinkle sugar over them.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, carefully remove the pastry tubes from the molds.
10. Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the prepared custard cream. Gently squeeze the bag and fill each pastry tube with the cream, starting from one end and moving towards the other.
11. Dust the filled cannoncini with powdered sugar for a final touch.
12. Your Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a dessert or with a cup of coffee for a delightful treat.

Transform your kitchen into a pastry shop with this easy recipe. Indulge in the creamy goodness of the custard cream and the flaky perfection of the puff pastry. These delightful treats are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Share them with your loved ones or savor them on your own – either way, they’re simply irresistible!