Puff Pastry Cones with Meringue Cream

Puff Pastry Cones with Meringue Cream

Ingredients:

For the Pastry Cones (14 pcs, 14 cm cones):

• Water + Milk – 100 g (mixed together)
• Sugar – 20 g
• Salt – 0.5 tsp
• Fresh Yeast – 12 g (or 4 g of dry yeast)
• Flour – approximately 300 g
• Butter – 100 g, softened
• Egg Yolk – 1, for egg wash
• Raisins – 50-100 g (optional)

For the Meringue Cream:

• Egg Whites – 2 (70 g)
• Vanilla Extract – to taste
• Sugar – 140 g
• Water – 45 g
• Lemon Acid (or cream of tartar) – a pinch

For the Egg Wash:

• Egg Yolk – 1
• Milk – 1 tbsp

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:
   • Dissolve the yeast in the water and milk mixture. Add sugar and salt.
   • Start adding flour gradually until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
   • Incorporate the softened butter into the dough until well combined.
   • Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
2. Shape the Cones:
   • After the dough has risen, roll it out and cut it into strips.
   • Wrap each strip around a greased cone mold, starting from the tip and working your way down.
   • Brush with egg wash made from the yolk and milk.
3. Bake the Cones:
   • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
   • Place the cones on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
   • Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool before gently removing the molds.
4. Make the Meringue Cream:
   • In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook to 118°C (244°F) to make a syrup.
   • Whip the egg whites with vanilla and lemon acid until soft peaks form.
   • Gradually pour in the hot syrup while continuing to whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy and cooled.
5. Fill the Cones:
   • Once the cones are cool, fill them with the meringue cream using a piping bag.
6. Serve:
   • Optional: Before serving, you may add raisins inside the cones or sprinkle them on top of the cream.
   • Dust with powdered sugar for a festive look.
7. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy these delicate puff pastry cones filled with a light and airy meringue cream as a sweet treat for any occasion.

These cones offer a delightful combination of flaky pastry and sweet meringue that’s sure to impress!