@chefslt: 5. Chef Tips:
• Keep puff pastry cold before baking.
• Ensure pastry shells are completely cool before filling.
• Use a piping bag for neat filling.
• Fill shortly before service to maintain crispness.
6. Best Uses: Italian bakery displays, café dessert platters, afternoon tea and individual pastry selections.
7. Storage:
• Empty pastry shells: 3–4 days in an airtight container.
• Pastry cream: 2–3 days refrigerated at 0–5°C.
• Filled cannoncini: Best served immediately; refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.