Recipe of Pastry Cream Horns

Ingredients

• 1 package of puff pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, chopped nuts, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.

3. 3

   Roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into strips about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long.

4. 4

   Take each strip of pastry dough and roll it in the sugar-nut-cinnamon mixture, making sure it's well coated.

5. 5

   Carefully wrap each coated strip around a cream horn mold, starting from the pointed end and spiraling upwards. Ensure the dough overlaps slightly with each turn to prevent unraveling.

6. 6

   Place the prepared pastry horns on the baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   While the pastry horns are baking, prepare the pastry cream. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

8. 8

   Once the pastry horns are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Carefully slide the horns off the molds while they are still warm.

9. 9

   Fill each pastry horn with the whipped cream using a pastry bag or a small spoon.

10. 10

    Optionally, dust the tops of the cream horns with a little powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

11. 11

    Serve your homemade Trdelník pastry cream horns immediately and enjoy this Czech delight!