Eggnog Cream Puffs
Delightful festive treats combining the rich flavors of eggnog with light and airy pastry puffs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
For the filling
- 1 cup eggnog
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the water and butter over medium heat until the butter melts completely.
- Stir in the flour and salt until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the puffs are golden and puffy.
Filling
- In another saucepan, mix eggnog, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg together. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Once thickened, let it cool. After cooling, fill the puffs using a pastry bag.
- Dust the filled puffs with powdered sugar right before serving.
Notes
Eggnog cream puffs are perfect to serve with hot chocolate, coffee, or seasonal fruits. Store them at room temperature for a day or in the fridge if you have leftovers. Unfilled puffs can be frozen for up to a month.