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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Delight in festive Eggnog Cream Puffs, blending rich eggnog with airy cream puffs—a perfect treat for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use salted butter if preferred, adjusting additional salt to taste.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For enhanced flavor.
For the Eggnog Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup eggnog Homemade or store-bought.
  • powdered sugar for dusting To add sweetness before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a rolling boil.
  3. Once boiling, quickly stir in 1 cup flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Beat in 4 eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Baking the Puffs
  1. Spoon or pipe mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed up.
  3. Allow the cream puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling and Serving
  1. Whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in 1 cup eggnog.
  2. Once cool, fill the cream puffs with the eggnog mixture.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 70mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and pair with a warm beverage. Store in an airtight container for up to two days.

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