Description
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are irresistible pastry tubes filled with a rich, velvety cream that transports you straight to Italy. With a flaky exterior and a creamy mascarpone and vanilla filling, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering or a personal indulgence. Easy to make and customizable, they promise to impress anyone lucky enough to savor them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pastry sheets (store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pastry sheets on a floured surface until thin.
- Cut strips about two inches wide; wrap around cannoli forms and seal edges with water.
- Place wrapped forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mascarpone until stiff peaks form.
- Once pastry shells are cool, gently remove from forms and fill each shell with the cream mixture using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg