🍰 Puff Pastry Rolls with Vanilla Cream

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the vanilla cream:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan with the vanilla seeds (or extract).

2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch until smooth.

3. Gradually pour the warm milk over the egg mixture, stirring constantly.

4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens.

5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully incorporated.

6. Cover with cling film (plastic wrap), placing it directly on the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool completely.

2. Make the pastry rolls:

1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into strips about 2 cm wide.

2. Wrap the strips around metal cream horn molds (or homemade cones made from foil).

3. Brush with beaten egg.

4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15–20 minutes or until golden and crispy.

5. Let them cool completely before filling.

3. Fill the rolls:

• Place the cooled cream into a piping bag and fill each roll.

• Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

🍽️ Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla or rum essence to the cream.

• Sprinkle granulated sugar over the rolls before baking for a crunchy top.