Puff Pastry Cones with Cream (Easy & Delicious)

 Ingredients

For the pastry cones

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

For the cream filling

You can choose any cream you like — here are 3 options:

 Option 1: Classic Vanilla Cream

• 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

 Option 2: Custard Cream

• 2 cups milk

• 2 tbsp cornflour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

 Option 3: Chocolate Cream

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

 Instructions

1. Prepare the cones

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

2. Cut puff pastry into 1-inch wide strips.

3. Roll each strip around metal cone molds (or make cones with aluminum foil).

4. Brush with egg wash.

5. Sprinkle a little sugar for crispiness.

6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.

7. Remove from molds and let cool completely.

2. Make the cream filling

Vanilla Cream

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Custard Cream

1. Heat milk in a saucepan.

2. Mix sugar, cornflour, and egg yolk in a bowl.

3. Pour warm milk slowly into the mixture, whisking continuously.

4. Pour back into the pot and cook until thick.

5. Cool completely before filling.

Chocolate Cream

1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar + cocoa until fluffy.

3. Assemble

1. Fill a piping bag with your chosen cream.

2. Pipe into the cooled pastry cones until full.

3. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

 Tips

• Make sure cones are fully cooled before filling to prevent melting.

• For extra flavor: dip the cone edges in melted chocolate.

• For a festive version: add fresh berries inside!