Vanilla Cream Horns Recipe: How to Make Flaky Pastries at Home
Enjoy the perfect balance of crispy, golden puff pastry and smooth, velvety vanilla cream with these irresistible homemade vanilla cream horns.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cream horn molds or foil cones
- Piping bag with a round tip
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- 250ml whole milk
- 50g sugar
- 20g cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 20g butter
- 150g whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Melted chocolate drizzle
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preparation Steps:Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.Prepare pastry by cutting puff pastry into strips and wrapping them around cream horn molds. Glaze with egg yolk to achieve a golden, shiny top.Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, then let them cool completely.Make the vanilla custard by heating milk and mixing it with egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook until thick, then stir in butter.Fold in whipped cream once the custard has cooled for a light and airy filling.Pipe the filling into the cooled pastry shells and dust with powdered sugar.Serve & enjoy these crispy, creamy treats with tea or coffee! ☕🍰
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding almond or hazelnut extract to the custard.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, but they’re best enjoyed fresh!
- No cream horn molds? Shape aluminum foil into cone molds as a DIY alternative.