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Dreamy Eggnog Cream Puffs

Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful cream puffs filled with a fluffy eggnog cream, perfect for festive 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, French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Eggnog Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Eggnog
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Rum extract (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Craft the Choux Pastry
  1. Bring together the water and unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat until bubbling.
  2. Add in the flour and salt, stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
Puff It Up
  1. Let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
  2. Pipe the pastry onto a baking sheet in small mounds.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) until golden brown and firm, without opening the oven door.
The Filling Finesse
  1. Allow puffs to cool completely.
  2. Whisk together heavy cream, eggnog, sugar, vanilla, rum extract (if using), and nutmeg until soft peaks form.
Fill the Fabulously Flaky Puffs
  1. Fill cooled cream puffs with the eggnog cream using a piping bag or by slicing them in half.
Finishing Touch
  1. Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream for fluffiness. Let the puffs cool completely to avoid sogginess. Variations include using cinnamon or different flavors.