Description
Mom’s Cream Horn (Trubochki) is a classic, indulgent pastry with flaky, golden dough and a luscious, creamy filling. These horn-shaped pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether for a holiday celebration, family gathering, or as a sweet snack. The combination of crisp puff pastry and smooth, sweet cream is sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the dough:
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1 package puff pastry (or homemade puff pastry dough)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for dusting)
For the cream filling:
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the dough:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.
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Grease the cream horn molds (or improvise with a wooden dowel or rolling pin). Wrap each dough strip around the mold, starting at the wide end, and overlap slightly as you go to form a spiral shape.
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Place the wrapped dough on the baking sheet, brush with a beaten egg to create a golden finish, and optionally sprinkle with sugar for extra sweetness.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Cool completely on a wire rack and remove from molds once cool.
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Make the cream filling:
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Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
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In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and add vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Assemble the cream horns:
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Once the baked pastry shells have cooled, carefully pipe or spoon the cream filling into each horn.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour to help the filling set.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftover cream horns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The puff pastry may soften slightly but will remain delicious.Reheating: Serve fresh, but if reheating, place them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes to restore some crispness.