Crispy cream horns according to grandmother's recipe

Name: Crispy cream horns according to grandmother's recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 1 block of butter (approx. 250 g), cold and cut into cubes; 1 egg; 1 package of whipping cream (250 ml)

Easy to prepare
12 portions
40 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Cream horns are a traditional dessert that combines a delicate buttery pastry and airy whipped cream. You’ll love this family recipe from your grandmother for its simple preparation and unmistakable flavor. Make homemade cream horns to perfectly accompany an afternoon coffee or a festive table.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

400 g plain flour
1 block of butter (approx. 250 g), cold and cut into cubes
1 egg
1 package of whipping cream (250 ml)

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation Into a bowl sift the plain flour. Add the chopped cold butter and work it together with the flour using your fingers into a crumbly mixture. Stir in the egg and the whipping cream until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
Resting the dough Wrap the finished dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight (at least 8–12 hours). A long rest will ensure a tender texture and better workability.
Shaping the cream horns Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C fan). Remove the dough from the refrigerator, divide into 12–16 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin rectangle (approx. 2 mm thick). Wrap a strip of dough around a metal cream horn tube, pressing the seam firmly so it does not open during baking.
Baking Place the cream horns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12–15 minutes, until they turn golden. After baking let the dough cool completely, then carefully remove the tubes.
Filling Whip the cold whipping cream to stiff peaks. Fill the cooled cream horns with the whipped cream using a piping bag or a spoon.

Total preparation time and number of servings

Active preparation: 20 minutes
Dough resting: 8–12 hours
Baking: 12–15 minutes
Filling: 10 minutes
Total time: approx. 9–12 hours (including resting)
Number of servings: 12–16 cream horns

Conclusion

Homemade cream horns made according to grandmother’s recipe are characterized by a tender buttery pastry and a delicate whipped cream filling. Thanks to the overnight rest, the dough gains the right structure that will puff up beautifully and become crispy during baking. Prepare this dessert as a festive treat for family and friends.