Homemade Cream Horns

Homemade Cream Horns

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Moderate

Ingredients:

Pastry:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness.
   • Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips.
2. Form the Horns:
   • Grease metal cream horn molds or cone-shaped molds. Starting at the pointed end, wrap each strip of pastry around the mold, overlapping slightly to ensure there are no gaps.
   • Place the wrapped molds on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down.
3. Egg Wash and Sugar:
   • Brush each pastry horn with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before carefully removing the molds.
5. Prepare the Cream Filling:
   • While the pastry horns are baking, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
   • Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
6. Fill the Pastry Horns:
   • Once the pastry horns are completely cooled, pipe the whipped cream filling into each horn.
7. Optional Topping:
   • Dust the filled cream horns with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 cream horns):

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 60mg

Enjoy these delightful Homemade Cream Horns, a perfect treat for any occasion!