Description
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are a delightful treat, combining crispy pastry with a rich, velvety cream filling. These Italian pastries evoke nostalgia and warmth, reminiscent of joyful moments in Nonna’s kitchen. Perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, each bite offers a heavenly contrast of textures and flavors that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into strips about an inch wide.
- Wrap each strip around a cannoli mold or cone-shaped object, ensuring slight overlap.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully remove the cooled pastry from molds and fill with the cream mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg