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Flaky Puff Pastry Cream Horns with Dreamy Fillings Recipe

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This recipe features flaky puff pastry horns filled with two luscious creamy fillings: a light whipped cream cheese mixture or a smooth cream cheese and Cool Whip blend, perfect for an elegant dessert or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets (Use ready-made for convenience or homemade)

Filling

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 4 cups Cold Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 16 oz Cool Whip, optional (thawed in the fridge for 24 hours)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Steps: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). This ensures the oven is hot and ready for baking the puff pastry horns evenly.
  2. Shape the Pastry: Roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet on a floured surface. Cut the sheet into strips about ¾ inch wide. Then, carefully wrap each strip around horn molds, overlapping slightly so the dough holds its shape, forming cone-shaped horns.
  3. Bake the Horns: Place the horn molds on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes, or until the pastry turns a light golden brown and is crisp.
  4. Remove from Molds and Cool: When the pastries are hot from the oven, gently take them off the molds to avoid breaking. Place them on a wire rack and allow to cool completely before filling.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt until thick but not overbeaten. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to achieve a fluffy texture.
  6. Alternative Filling: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in thawed Cool Whip for a lighter, airy filling option.
  7. Fill the Horns: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill each cooled horn generously with your chosen cream filling.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the filled cream horns for at least 8 hours to set the filling and enhance flavors. Just before serving, dust the horns lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry sheets are fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Do not overbeat the whipped cream to avoid it turning into butter.
  • Use a piping bag with a star tip for an attractive filling presentation.
  • Refrigeration time is key for stable filling and best texture.
  • Cool Whip is optional; traditional heavy cream filling offers a richer taste.
  • Pastry horns can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container once cooled.

Keywords: cream horns, puff pastry desserts, creamy filling, baked pastries, dessert recipe

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