Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini, a dessert that perfectly balances crispy pastry shells with a rich, creamy filling. These delightful Italian pastry tubes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying to eat. Filled with a luscious combination of mascarpone and whipped cream, they offer endless customization options to suit your taste. Whether for family gatherings, special occasions, or a cozy night in, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 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 sheets on a floured surface and cut them into long triangles.
- Wrap each triangle around metal cannoli molds, sealing edges with an egg wash if desired.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, remove shells from molds and fill with cream mixture using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled cannoncino
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg