Cornetti (croissants) are a typical Italian breakfast food served with an espresso. They can be filled with a number of fillings. This custard is a quick and easy way to turn a plain croissant into an indulgent breakfast
| Created by | Spinneys |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Serves | Makes 4 |
| Cuisine | Italian |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Preparation | Easy |
| Calories | 411 |
| Fat | 18.8g |
| Saturates | 10g |
| Protein | 9.6g |
| Carbs | 50.9g |
| Sugars | 18.2g |
| Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details | |
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Download PDFPlace the milk and vanilla essence in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, corn flour and cream in a separate pot.
While whisking, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg-yolk mixture and combine completely. Place the pot on a medium heat and cook until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
Pour the mixture into a piping bag.
Pierce three holes through the bottom of the croissants and fill them with the custard.
Serve the cornetti with a dusting of icing sugar.
