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Lazy Cream Horns Recipe

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These Lazy Cream Horns are a delightful, easy-to-make pastry featuring flaky puff pastry shells filled with a rich and fluffy marshmallow buttercream filling. Perfect for a quick dessert or special treat, they come together with simple ingredients and baking techniques for a deliciously satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 box frozen Puff Pastry with 2 sheets (thawed)
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • Coarse sugar crystals (decorator sugar), for sprinkling

Filling

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored solid shortening
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 jar marshmallow fluff (about 7 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Allow puff pastry sheets to come to room temperature if thawed less than 40 minutes, facilitating easier handling. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the Pastry: Unwrap the puff pastry and place it on a lightly floured surface. Carefully unfold the pastry, cut along the fold lines, then cut each third in half to form rectangular pieces.
  3. Brush and Sugar: Arrange rectangles on the prepared baking sheet with at least 1 inch spacing. Lightly brush each piece with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar crystals for a sweet, crunchy finish.
  4. Bake the Pastry: Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the pastries puff up and turn lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Filling: While pastries cool, cream together softened butter and shortening with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and then fold in marshmallow fluff. Beat for about 2 minutes until the filling is well combined and fluffy.
  6. Assemble the Cream Horns: Using a serrated knife, slice each cooled pastry in half horizontally. Spread or pipe the marshmallow buttercream filling onto the bottom halves, then replace the tops to create cream horns.
  7. Serve and Store: Enjoy these at room temperature. Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for best freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is thawed properly to avoid cracks while unfolding.
  • For best results, use a serrated knife to slice pastries to prevent crumbling.
  • You can pipe the filling with a piping bag for a cleaner presentation.
  • Use decorator sugar or coarse sugar crystals as they add a nice texture and subtle crunch when baked.
  • If you prefer a lighter texture, you can substitute half the butter with shortening in the filling for more fluffiness.
  • Store cream horns in a cool, dry place and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: cream horns, puff pastry dessert, marshmallow filling, easy cream horns, quick dessert, flaky pastry treats

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