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Lazy Cream Horns Recipe

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Lazy Cream Horns are a delightful and easy-to-make pastry treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, fluffy marshmallow and butter filling. Perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal effort, yielding light, golden pastries with a sweet vanilla cream filling.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 box frozen Puff Pastry with 2 sheets (thawed)
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • Coarse sugar crystals (such as 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 Puff Pastry: Allow the frozen puff pastry to thaw and come to room temperature for at least 40 minutes if not already fully thawed. This makes it easier to handle and prevents cracking.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to preheat while you prep the pastry sheets.
  3. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  4. Cut Puff Pastry: Unwrap the thawed puff pastry and place it on a lightly floured surface. Carefully unfold the pastry sheets along the folds and cut each large sheet into six rectangles by cutting along the folds and then halving each third section.
  5. Arrange Pastry on Baking Sheet: Place the cut rectangles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch of space between them for puffing.
  6. Egg Wash and Sugar: Lightly brush the top of each pastry rectangle with the beaten egg to help browning and to help sugar stick. Then sprinkle each piece evenly with coarse sugar crystals for a sparkling finish.
  7. Bake Pastries: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the pastries puff up and become lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep an eye to avoid overbaking.
  8. Cool Pastries: Remove the baked pastries from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and filling.
  9. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and solid shortening until light and fluffy, which may take up to 5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  10. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar to the creamed butter mixture, about 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency.
  11. Add Flavoring and Fluff: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix well. Then add the marshmallow fluff and beat the mixture until fully incorporated and light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  12. Assemble Cream Horns: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each cooled pastry in half horizontally. Spread or pipe the prepared filling onto the bottom half and then replace the top half of the pastry to form a filled cream horn.
  13. Storage: These cream horns can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container and enjoyed within a few days for best freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed for easy handling and superior puffing.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the cooled pastries cleanly without crumbling.
  • For extra decoration, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Keep cream horns in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • You can substitute butter flavored shortening with all butter if preferred for a richer taste.

Keywords: cream horns, puff pastry dessert, marshmallow filling, easy pastry recipe, baked treats, sweet pastries

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