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Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Pastry
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet.
Step 2: Cut and Wrap the Dough
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 1-inch-wide strips. Starting at the tip of each pastry horn mold, wrap each strip of dough around the mold, slightly overlapping each turn to form a spiral.
Step 3: Add Egg Wash and Toppings
Brush each wrapped mold with a beaten egg to create a golden, shiny crust. If making sweet horns, sprinkle with granulated sugar. For savory horns, sprinkle with sesame seeds or any other seasoning of choice.
Step 4: Bake
Place the wrapped molds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then carefully slide the horns off the molds.
Step 5: Prepare the Filling
While the horns are cooling, prepare your filling. For a sweet filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. For a savory filling, combine the cream cheese with chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 6: Fill the Pastry Horns
Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each pastry horn with your desired filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Tips for Perfect Puff Pastry Horns
- Don’t Have Pastry Horn Molds? No problem! You can make homemade molds by wrapping foil around the handle of a wooden spoon or other thin, cylindrical object.
- Use Chilled Puff Pastry: Keeping the dough cold helps it puff up better. Work quickly, and if it becomes too soft, refrigerate it for a few minutes before baking.
- Experiment with Fillings: Puff pastry horns are versatile—try filling them with chocolate mousse, custard, savory dips, or even chicken salad!
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