Description
Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini are delightful Italian pastries featuring crispy pastry tubes filled with a smooth, rich mascarpone cream. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flaky exterior and creamy filling, making these treats ideal for special occasions or a sweet indulgence. With their elegant presentation and luscious flavors, these cannoncini will transport you straight to Italy with every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (for filling)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for whipping, filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Mix flour and softened butter until crumbly. Gradually add powdered sugar and egg, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into thin sheets and cut into one-inch strips.
- Shape Cannoncini: Wrap each strip around a cannoli mold, seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before removing from molds.
- Prepare Filling: Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form; fold in mascarpone until smooth.
- Fill Cannoncini: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill each cooled tube with the cream mixture and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoncino (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding chocolate chips or fruit for added flavor. Store unfilled shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.