Description
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are a delectable Italian pastry that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. These delightful treats feature crisp, golden pastry shells filled with a rich and creamy mascarpone filling, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging yourself, these cannoncini are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in flour until it forms a ball. Let cool slightly.
- Pipe the dough onto cannoli molds and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from molds and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold in mascarpone cheese.
- Fill cooled pastry shells with the cream mixture using a piping bag.
- Refrigerate for one hour before serving and garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg