Cream horn facts for kids
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Cream horns
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| Type | Pastry |
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| Main ingredients | Flaky or puff pastry, whipped cream |
A cream horn is a yummy pastry that looks like a horn! It's usually made from light, airy flaky or puff pastry. The inside is filled with sweet, fluffy whipped cream. It's a popular treat in many parts of the world.
There's also a similar dessert called a meringue horn. Instead of pastry, it's made from meringue, which is a sweet, crispy treat made from egg whites and sugar.
How Cream Horns Are Made
Making a cream horn is a bit like magic! First, thin strips of pastry are carefully wrapped around a special cone-shaped mold. These strips overlap to create the horn shape.
Once the pastry is wrapped, it's baked until it's golden and crispy. Sometimes, a little sugar is sprinkled on top before baking to make it extra sweet and crunchy. After baking, the mold is removed, leaving a perfect hollow horn.
Then comes the best part: filling the horn! A spoonful of jam or fruit can be added first for extra flavor. After that, the horn is generously filled with delicious whipped cream, making it a delightful dessert.
Cream Horns Around the World
Cream horns are loved in many countries, but they often have different names!
- In Italy, these tasty treats are called cannoncini.
- If you visit Greece, you might hear them called kornedákia (Greek: κορνεδάκια).
- In Austria, they are known as Schaumrollen.
No matter what they're called, cream horns are a sweet and fun dessert enjoyed by many!
See also
In Spanish: Cuerno de crema para niños
