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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Irresistible Eggnog Cream Puffs for a Festive Delight

Delightful Eggnog Cream Puffs are a festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Puff Dough
  • 1 cup Water Essential for steam
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Opt for high-quality
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
For the Eggnog Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold cream whips better
  • 1 cup Eggnog High-quality preferred
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 dash Rum Extract Optional for depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated is best
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Wooden Spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare two baking sheets.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in all-purpose flour and nutmeg until dough forms a ball.
  4. Allow the dough to cool and then incorporate eggs one at a time.
  5. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  7. Pierce tops of puffs after baking to release steam, then cool on a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and gradually add sugar, eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg until soft peaks.
  9. Slice tops off cooled puffs and fill with the eggnog mixture.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let puffs cool completely before filling to prevent the filling from melting. Unfilled puffs can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for 2 months.

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