Description
Eggnog Cream Puffs are a festive delight that combines light and airy choux pastry with a rich, spiced eggnog filling. These charming pastries offer a taste of holiday magic, making them perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy celebrations. Each bite is a blend of nutmeg and vanilla flavors, evoking warmth and joy, sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or eggnog)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with water and salt until bubbling. Stir in flour until it forms a ball. Let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gently fold in sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Once cooled, create slits in each puff and fill with the eggnog cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg