Homemade Cream Rolls with Italian Meringue Filling – Super Delicious

Homemade Cream Rolls with Italian Meringue Filling – Super Delicious

Summary

Indulge in these heavenly homemade cream rolls filled with light, airy Italian meringue and wrapped in a flaky, golden-brown pastry shell. These sweet delights, known as Schaumrollen in Austria or cannoncini in Italy, are perfect for tea time, dessert, or special occasions. The combination of crispy puff pastry and silky Italian meringue creates an irresistible contrast of textures and flavors.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12 rolls
• Calories: ~180 kcal per roll

Course & Cuisine

• Course: Dessert, Pastry
• Cuisine: European, Italian, Austrian

Ingredients

For the Pastry Shells:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Italian Meringue Filling:

• 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (or a pinch of salt)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Melted chocolate (for drizzling)

Equipment

• Rolling pin
• Pastry brush
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cone-shaped molds (for shaping rolls)
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Saucepan
• Candy thermometer
• Piping bag with star nozzle

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Puff Pastry Rolls

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to make it slightly thinner.
3. Cut it into 12 equal strips (about 1-inch wide).