Make flaky delicious cream horns super simply with the help of store bought puff pastry dough. We’ll show you how and give you some great ideas for filling them as well!
There is just something about the flaky simplicity of cream horns. When you make them yourself you can fill them with whatever you want, so that is an added bonus.
Luckily they don’t take much effort to put together and the process is kind of fun. You should try it for yourself!
My dad has always been a cream horn fan. For whatever reason we almost never had them though.
It’s probably because the grocery store bakery version has to be made so they are shelf stable. The filling always feels like it’s leaving a coating on your teeth.
So Little Dude and I thought it would be fun to make our own and share with him for father’s day. What a good idea that was!
Cream Horn Molds
I already had the molds, but if you don’t have them don’t let that be a deterrent. They are really inexpensive and can be used for more than just cream horns.
I am looking forward to making some lady lock cookies closer to Christmastime. There are also cute ideas for making carrot shaped crescent rolls filled with egg salad for Easter.
You could also use them to shape krumkake or roll and fill a pizzelle. So they are worth the price of roughly $10 for 16 cones.
What can I use if I don’t have cream horn molds?
If you don’t have cream horn molds and don’t want to have to wait to order them, you can wrap sugar cones in aluminum foil instead. That will give you the right shape with easy to find materials.
Tips for Removing Pastry from Forms
Spray the cones before you wrap them with pastry. It makes everything a bit more slippery, but they do come off more easily.
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If your forms have a slight overlap where one side can slide over the other like ours, gently compress the top to shrink it a bit and then give it a slight twist. The cream horn should slide right off!
Filling Ideas
Traditionally cream horns would be filled with whipped cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Cream cheese whipped cream would be another wonderful option.
I wish now that I had whipped up some mocha whipped cream to fill a few. That would be an amazing treat alongside a cup of coffee.
We filled this batch of cream horns with whipped cream cheese frosting. It is super fluffy and not overly sweet, so it made a fabulous filling.
For a more stable option if they are going to be sitting out for a while, you could always use buttercream. Italian meringue buttercream would be a great in between option.
No matter which filling you choose, the final product benefits from some time together. So if possible, fill them and chill them in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.
It not only gives the filling a chance to set up a bit, but also improves the texture of the pastry. They will be an extra special treat for sure!
Easy Cream Horns Using Puff Pastry
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- Filling of your choice
Instructions
- Lightly roll out the puff pastry.
- Using a large knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 12 strips.
- Lightly spray the cream horn molds.
- Wrap a strip of dough around each of them, starting at the pointy tip and slightly overlapping the layers as you go. Gently press the end of the dough strip into the dough next to it. Wet a finger to help attach it if needed.
- Once all of the cones are wrapped and on the baking sheet, place it in the freezer while the oven preheats to 400°F.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they reach a light golden brown. Cool them on the mold for 15 minutes, then slide off and cool completely before filling.
- Fill with your favorite frosting or whipped cream. Chill for at least a couple of hours before serving.
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These were fun and easy to make. I was using home-made puff pastry, but the method still applies.
I’m impressed with your son’s problem solving skills! Smart young man!
Thank you! I am impressed that you make homemade puff pastry!
Many years ago wen I was lot younger am 96 now
I used to make these for our local cake stall. Made pastry but can’t roll out these dsys but shop bought ok. They are really easy n you will get lots of compliments. Going to give them.a go this week.
I am impressed that you make your own dough. This is a great way to make the process easier. I hope you enjoy them!
How do you keep the cream horns from unrolling while baking?
We didn’t have much trouble with them trying to open up. Just pinch the seams at the start and the end, and they should hold together.
Can you make the shells ahead of time and freeze,
If you thaw them in the fridge?
I would wait to fill them until you are ready to serve them, but you could freeze the shells.
these are very nice
Can these be filled and frozen?
I haven’t tried it, but I would be worried that they might get a little soggy when they defrost.
I’d love to make these, but your recipe has no instructions! What temperature and for how long did they bake?
I am so sorry, I’m not sure how that happened! They are there now. I am sorry for the inconvenience!
I need to get some puff pastry in the house so I can make these!
Do it!
where to buy molds
I ordered mine on Amazon, but baking supply shops should carry them as well.
While I wait on the forms to arrive, I bought dowel rods from Walmart and cut to about 6” pieces and wrapped in parchment paper.
That’s a good idea!
Puff Pastry perfection my friend. They’re gorgeous! Have a beautiful 4th and thanks again.
Thank you so much, have a fabulous 4th!
@Carlee, Hello having trouble finding the cream filling recipe.
You can use a variety of fillings. I used cream cheese ermine frosting in this batch, though regular ermine frosting or whipped condensed milk frosting would also be wonderful. You can use American buttercream if you want or even whipped cream, but then fill them right before serving.