Homemade cream horns are a delightful pastry treat with a crispy, flaky exterior filled with a luscious cream. They’re perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence anytime. Here’s a recipe to make these delicious pastries at home:
Homemade Cream Horns
Ingredients:
- For the Pastry:
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment:
- Cream horn molds (or you can make your own using foil)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Lightly grease the cream horn molds with butter or cooking spray.
- Starting at the pointed end of each mold, wrap a strip of pastry around, slightly overlapping the layers as you go.
- Egg Wash and Sugar:
- Place the wrapped molds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before carefully removing the molds.
- Make the Cream Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or any tip of your choice.
- Fill the Horns: Once the pastry horns are completely cooled, pipe the whipped cream into each horn, filling from the wider end.
- Serve: Arrange the filled cream horns on a serving platter. They can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Tips:
- Homemade Horn Molds: If you don’t have cream horn molds, you can make your own by rolling sheets of aluminum foil into cone shapes.
- Variety of Fillings: Feel free to get creative with the filling. You can use custard, chocolate mousse, or even a flavored whipped cream.
Homemade cream horns are a delicious and elegant dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the flaky pastry combined with the creamy filling for a perfect treat!
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