Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Make the Pastry:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them in using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing the mixture with a fork until it just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Form Dough: Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut and Bake: Cut the dough into rectangles. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and Roll: Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, gently roll each pastry into a log shape.
Make the Filling:
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Add Sweeteners: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Rolls:
- Fill the Rolls: Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill the cooled pastry logs with the whipped cream filling.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust the filled rolls with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Vanilla Cream Rolls!