Dreamy Eggnog Cream Puffs
Light and airy choux pastry filled with a delightful eggnog cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the choux pastry according to your favorite recipe, ensuring the dough is smooth and forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Pipe the choux pastry onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and firm, avoiding opening the oven during baking.
- Allow the baked puffs to cool completely before filling them.
- Whip the heavy cream with eggnog, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, rum extract (optional), and ground nutmeg until soft peaks form.
- Fill the cooled cream puffs with the eggnog cream filling using a piping bag or by cutting the puffs in half and spooning in the filling.
- Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, fill the cream puffs just before serving, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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