Here’s a full recipe for Cream Stuffed Pastry (also known as Cream-filled Puff Pastry or Cream Horns) that you can try! It’s a delicious treat filled with creamy filling inside flaky pastry.
Ingredients:
For the Puff Pastry:
1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
For the Cream Filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (optional, for extra richness)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken)
Optional Garnishes:
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
If using store-bought puff pastry, roll out the sheet on a lightly floured surface. If using homemade puff pastry, roll it to a 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut the pastry into long strips (about 1-inch wide) and wrap them around pastry molds or thin rolling pins to create a spiral or horn shape. If you don’t have molds, you can wrap them around a wooden dowel or use a makeshift tool.
Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to make the egg wash, and brush it over the pastry strips to ensure they turn golden brown when baked.
Place the wrapped pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Let them cool completely.
2. Prepare the Cream Filling:
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mascarpone cheese (if using). If you prefer a thicker filling, you can add a bit of cornstarch and whip it again to thicken it further.
Once the cream mixture is thick and smooth, transfer it to a piping bag.
3. Assemble the Cream Stuffed Pastries:
Once the puff pastry shells have cooled completely, gently remove them from the molds or dowels.
Using the piping bag, fill the center of each pastry horn with the cream filling.
4. Optional Garnish:
Dust the filled pastries with powdered sugar for a classic finish, or drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra treat.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately, or refrigerate them until ready to enjoy.
