Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini – Crispy, Creamy, and Simply Irresistible! 🇮🇹✨
If you’ve ever walked past an Italian bakery and caught that heavenly aroma of buttery pastry, chances are you were smelling Cannoncini. These golden, crispy pastry horns filled with rich Italian cream are pure perfection. Each bite melts in your mouth — crispy on the outside, silky and creamy on the inside. Let’s bring that bakery magic right into your kitchen!
🥐 Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
For the Cream Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
🍮 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the pastry horns:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the puff pastry into long strips about 1 inch wide.
- Wrap each strip around metal cream horn molds, slightly overlapping as you go.
- Brush each roll with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let them cool before gently taking off the molds.
2️⃣ Make the Italian cream:
- In a saucepan, heat milk until warm (not boiling).
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly add the warm milk while whisking, then pour the mixture back into the pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, and let it cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cannoncini:
- Fill a piping bag with the cooled cream and carefully pipe it into each pastry horn.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a final touch.
🍰 Optional Twist
Add a teaspoon of coffee or lemon zest to the cream for a delightful flavor variation.
💡 Tip
Store them in the fridge for up to two days — though they’re best enjoyed the same day for maximum crispness!
Each bite of these Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini feels like a little trip to Italy — sweet, delicate, and made with love. 🇮🇹💛
