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Dreamy Eggnog Cream Puffs

Delight in these festive Dreamy Eggnog Cream Puffs that combine the enchanting flavors of eggnog with airy choux pastry, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 Large Eggs Room temperature for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Eggnog Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Eggnog
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Rum extract (optional) For extra zest.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar for dusting To decorate the finished cream puffs.

Method
 

Preparation of Choux Pastry
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and unsalted butter, bringing it to a rolling boil.
  2. Turn down the heat and stir in flour and salt until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Baking
  1. Pipe the choux pastry onto a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  2. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent collapsing.
Making the Filling
  1. While the puffs cool, whip the heavy cream with eggnog, sugar, vanilla, optional rum extract, and nutmeg until soft peaks form.
Filling and Serving
  1. Once cooled, fill the cream puffs with the eggnog cream using a piping bag or by slicing them in half.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These cream puffs are best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and fill right before serving for optimal texture.