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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Decadent Eggnog Cream Puffs for Your Holiday Celebrations

Delight in these Eggnog Cream Puffs, a holiday dessert embodying festive flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Try salted for a different taste.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for a perfect choux pastry.
  • 1 pinch Salt Can be omitted cautiously.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can work with adjustments.
  • 4 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream A dairy-free version can be used.
  • 1 cup Eggnog Homemade is perfect if well-chilled.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can work but affects texture.
  • 1 packet Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Alternatives like cornstarch can change texture.
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg Cinnamon can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended for richer taste.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until a cohesive ball forms.
  3. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F.
  4. Add 4 large eggs one at a time to the cooled dough, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Transfer the choux pastry into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 12 mounds onto a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Cool the baked puffs completely on a wire rack. Cut off the tops gently using a serrated knife.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup of eggnog, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 packet of pudding mix, and ground nutmeg.
  9. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each cooled puff with the eggnog cream, and place the tops back on.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and arrange on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 55mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These delightful puffs are best served chilled, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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