Cream Horns
Crispy, flaky pastry horns filled with sweet cream. A classic treat perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 1 package (14-16 oz) Puff Pastry (Frozen, thawed)
- 1 Egg White (Large)
- 1 teaspoon Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (For sprinkling)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (For filling)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (For filling)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (For filling)
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Instructions
- 1On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a long rectangular piece, about one-eighth inch thick.
- 2Cut the pastry into strips three-fourths inch wide. Roll the strips of paste over wooden or metal cream horn forms, having the edges overlap slightly.
- 3Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the wrapped forms on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until well puffed and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and water. Brush the baked cream horns with the egg white mixture, then sprinkle with granulated sugar. Return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes to finish cooking and caramelize the sugar.
- 5Remove the cream horns from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before removing them from the forms.
- 6In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
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