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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Delightful Eggnog Cream Puffs for a Festive Treat

These Eggnog Cream Puffs are a delightful holiday dessert that combines light choux pastry with a rich eggnog whipped cream filling.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup Water Essential for steam and puffing the pastry
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds warm, aromatic notes
For the Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Base for the filling; keep it cold
  • 1 1/2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 1/4 cup Eggnog Star ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Complements the spices in eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Optional for added flavor
For Serving
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • baking sheets
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Eggnog Cream Puffs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheets by greasing them or lining with parchment.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Add in flour and nutmeg all at once and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let the dough rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until glossy and smooth.
  6. Transfer the pastry into a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  8. Pierce the side of each puff to release steam and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in sugar, eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg.
  10. Cut the tops off each puff and fill them with the eggnog cream mixture.
  11. Dust filled puffs with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store unfilled pastry shells at room temperature for up to 2 days, and filled ones in the fridge for up to 1 day. Freeze unfilled shells for up to 2 months.

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