Description
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are irresistible Italian pastries featuring crispy, golden shells filled with a decadent mascarpone cream. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to quiet afternoons with coffee. With their rich flavors and elegant presentation, they will undoubtedly impress your guests and elevate your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until it's about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangles or rectangles and wrap around cannoli molds, overlapping slightly.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before removing from molds.
- In a bowl, whip together heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Use a piping bag to fill each cooled shell with the cream mixture.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg