Cornetti alla Crema

Cornetti alla Crema are delightful Italian pastries filled with a rich, creamy custard, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. With their flaky exterior and sweet filling, they provide a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250g
• Unsalted butter - 100g (softened)
• Granulated sugar - 50g
• Active dry yeast - 7g
• Milk - 100ml (warm)
• Egg yolk - 1
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Cornstarch - 20g
• Whole milk - 250ml (for custard)
• Granulated sugar - 50g (for custard)
• Eggs - 2 (for custard)
• Butter - 30g (for custard)
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
3. Add the frothy yeast mixture, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
4. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough is rising, prepare the custard. In a saucepan, heat the whole milk with 50g of granulated sugar until just boiling.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
7. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Let it cool.
8. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Cut it into triangles.
9. Place a spoonful of custard at the wide end of each triangle and roll them up towards the point. Curve them into a crescent shape.
10. Place the cornetti on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cornetti for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Allow them to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of energy to kickstart your day.
• Contains dairy for calcium and protein, contributing to bone health.

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