Description
Indulge in these delicate and sweet Lady Locks, a classic Eastern European influenced pastry that is sure to impress. Crisp puff pastry shells filled with a creamy, dreamy filling, these treats are perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pastry Shells:
- 1 box (2 sheets) puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup marshmallow creme or fluff
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease metal cream horn molds or wrap metal cannoli tubes in foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheets and roll each out slightly to smooth the creases. Cut into 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Wrap each strip around the prepared mold, overlapping slightly to form a spiral.
- Place wrapped molds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely, then gently remove the pastry shells from the molds.
- To make the filling, beat the shortening and butter together until creamy and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar. Beat in the marshmallow creme and enough heavy cream to reach a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag with a round or star tip. Pipe filling into both ends of each pastry shell until full. Dust the finished Lady Locks with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store filled Lady Locks in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For best texture, fill them just before serving.
- You can freeze unfilled pastry shells for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Eastern European influence)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled pastry
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
