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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fill the Cones:
- Once the cones are cool, fill them with the meringue cream using a piping bag.
- 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.
- 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!