Description
Delicious eggnog cream puffs filled with rich eggnog custard and topped with whipped cream, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Eggnog Custard:
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the Choux Pastry:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- For Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggnog Custard by whisking together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and a splash of eggnog until smooth. Slowly whisk in the remaining eggnog and cook over medium heat, whisking until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, vanilla, and nutmeg, then refrigerate.
- Make the Choux Pastry by heating water, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling. Stir in flour until the dough pulls away and forms a ball. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth and thick, then transfer to a piping bag.
- Bake the cream puffs at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden. Poke holes to release steam and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the whipped cream by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold half into the chilled custard until smooth.
- Fill the cream puffs with the eggnog cream from a piping bag.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover cream puffs in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Best consumed within 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg