Custard Cannoncini with Vanilla

Perfect for any occasion, cannoli are a delicious Italian delicacy consisting of crunchy puff pastry shells filled with a creamy vanilla custard. This is how you manufacture them!

Components:

For the Shells of Puff Pastry:

One package of thawed puff pastry sheets
One beaten egg for egg wash
Two tablespoons of sugar granules

For the Filling of Vanilla Custard:
Two cups of whole milk
Half a cup of powdered sugar
Four huge yolks from eggs
Three teaspoons of cornstarch
Two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
Two tablespoons of butter without salt

Powdered sugar (for dusting) for decoration

Instructions:

1. Get the pastry shells ready:

Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C.
Cut the puff pastry into 1-inch-wide strips after rolling it out.
Wrap the strips, slightly overhanging the edges, around metal cannoli molds.
Sprinkle the pastry with granulated sugar after brushing it with beaten egg.
Bake until golden and flaky, 15 to 18 minutes. After baking, allow them to cool fully before taking them out of the molds.

Second, prepare the vanilla custard.

In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it steams, but do not allow it to boil.
Whisk the cornstarch, egg yolks, and sugar in a another basin until well blended and smooth.
While whisking continuously, slowly add the heated milk into the egg mixture.
To get a custard-like consistency, return the mixture to the pot and simmer over medium heat while stirring.
Take off the heat and mix in the butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
Allow the custard to reach room temperature before refrigerating it.

3. Put the Cannoncini together:

Pour the chilled custard into a piping bag with a round or star tip attached.
Evenly fill both ends of the cooled pastry shells with the custard using a pipe.

Fourth, garnish and serve:

For a lovely touch, sprinkle powdered sugar over the filled cannoncini.
For the crispiest, freshest experience, serve right away.

Expert Advice: For a genuinely decadent treat, pair these delectable pastries with a steaming cappuccino or espresso!

Savor your handcrafted cannoli with vanilla custard! They are the ideal bite-sized treat for any occasion because they are creamy and light.