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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Irresistible Eggnog Cream Puffs for a Festive Treat

Delightful Eggnog Cream Puffs capture holiday flavors with their light texture and creamy filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 cup water Creates steam for puffing
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Adds richness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature eggs
For the Eggnog Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use cold cream for whipping
  • 1 cup eggnog Choose high-quality eggnog
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract Optional
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg Fresh grated is best
For Topping
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar For dusting the puffs

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare baking sheets by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, ½ cup of cubed unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once boiling, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir until the dough pulls away from the sides.
  4. Remove from heat and let the dough rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 4 large room temperature eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition to achieve a smooth consistency.
  6. Spoon the choux pastry into a piping bag and pipe rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Pierce each puff slightly to release steam after baking.
  8. While puffs cool, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until thick, then mix in ½ cup of confectioners' sugar, 1 cup of eggnog, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  9. Once cooled, cut the tops off each puff and fill generously with the whipped eggnog mixture.
  10. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow pastry shells to cool completely before filling to maintain texture. Use room temperature eggs for smoother dough and accurate flour measurement to avoid dense puffs.

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