Description
Delicate Cannoncini, a beloved Italian pastry, weaves creamy elegance into delightful crescents of pure indulgence. Crisp puff pastry embraces silky cream, promising a sweet escape that whispers authentic Italian charm with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz (235 ml) milk
- 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted (about 8 oz/225 g)
- 1 egg
Cream Components:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Craft the velvety custard by gently heating milk until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and flour in a saucepan until smooth and pale.
- Slowly incorporate hot milk into egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent clumping. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer custard to a clean bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour until completely chilled.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Dust work surface with sugar and roll puff pastry into a thin 9×12 inch rectangle. Slice pastry into 12 uniform strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- Carefully wrap each pastry strip around conical metal molds, ensuring slight overlap midway. Position strips on parchment-lined baking sheet with pastry end facing downward.
- Create egg wash by blending egg with water. Delicately brush pastry surfaces, avoiding metal molds to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry achieves golden-brown perfection. Allow brief cooling before gently extracting from molds, twisting if necessary to release.
- Immediately prior to serving, pipe chilled custard into crisp pastry shells. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize Custard Thickness Adjust cooking time to achieve desired consistency, stirring constantly to prevent burning or lumping.
- Prevent Pastry Sticking Ensure metal molds are lightly greased or use non-stick silicone molds for easier removal.
- Make Ahead Friendly Prepare custard and pastry shells separately up to two days in advance, storing them separately in airtight containers to maintain crispness.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation Replace milk with almond or coconut milk, using cornstarch instead of flour for a lighter, allergen-friendly cream filling.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg