Holiday Eggnog Cream Puffs
Holiday Eggnog Cream Puffs are a festive treat that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These light, airy pastries are filled with a rich eggnog custard, perfectly spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavor and texture, making them an unforgettable addition to your dessert table. Whip up these cream puffs for a show-stopping dish that is sure to impress family and friends during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, melt butter with water. Stir in flour until smooth.
- Remove from heat; mix in eggs one at a time until glossy dough forms.
- Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow inside.
- For the filling, whisk milk, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla over low heat. Mix cornstarch with a bit of milk and whisk into the warm mixture until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream gently after cooling slightly.
- Fill cooled puffs with custard and serve dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Chill the dough before baking for puffier pastries. - Customize the filling by adding flavored creamers or spices like peppermint. - Store unfilled puffs at room temperature for up to two days; filled puffs should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours.