Sweet Puff Pastry Shells

17/11/2023

Sweet puff pastry shells are delectable treats that you can prepare in no time, taking advantage of the convenience of ready-to-use puff pastry.

Ingredients

1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
Granulated sugar as needed
Powdered sugar for decoration
One egg yolk for brushing (optional)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Roll out the puff pastry and sprinkle it evenly with granulated sugar.
Roll the puff pastry from the two longer ends towards the center so that the two rolls meet.
Place the roll in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This makes it easier to cut without deforming.
Cut the roll into slices about 1-2 cm thick.
Place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, making sure to leave some space between them.
If you wish, you can brush the surface of each shell with a bit of egg yolk to give them a shinier appearance after baking.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the shells are golden.
Let cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.

These sweet treats are perfect to accompany tea or coffee. They keep well for several days in an airtight container, maintaining their crispness.

Curiosity

Depending on the Italian region, you can find variations of this sweet that include vanilla, orange or lemon zest to further flavor the puff pastry, or filling it with custard cream before rolling up the pastry.