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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Decadent Eggnog Cream Puffs: Your Festive Holiday Treat

Delight in these airy Eggnog Cream Puffs, a festive treat that blends holiday flavors into a luscious filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Shells
  • 1 cup Water Essential for steam, creating airy puff shells.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; avoid using too much.
  • 4 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Eggnog Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use cold cream for whipping.
  • ½ cup Eggnog Quality store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness of eggnog.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Deepens flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Optional; use sparingly.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated offers best flavor.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Dust over the cream puffs before serving.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in flour and nutmeg until dough forms.
  4. Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then mix in eggs one at a time.
  5. Pipe tablespoon-sized rounds onto baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  7. Pierce puffs to release steam, allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Whip heavy cream and gradually add eggnog, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
  9. Fill cooled puffs with eggnog whipped cream using a piping bag.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure puffs are completely cooled before filling; measure accurately for best results. Customize flavor with different extracts.

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