Puff Pastry Cones (Cannoncini) with Vanilla Cream

Makes: Approximately 12
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Baking time: 18–22 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

These Puff Pastry Cones, or Cannoncini, are a classic Italian-inspired treat. Crisp, golden pastry wrapped into delicate spirals and filled with luscious vanilla pastry cream — each bite is a dreamy balance of flaky and creamy. Perfect for special occasions, afternoon tea, or simply impressing your guests with a bakery-worthy delight.

🥐 Ingredients

For the Cones

• 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry (approximately 250 g)
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Icing sugar for dusting
• Metal cone molds

For the Pastry Cream

• 500 ml whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 120 g sugar
• 40 g cornstarch
• 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

👩‍🍳 Preparation