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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Eggnog Cream Puffs

Delight your guests with these festive Eggnog Cream Puffs, filled with rich eggnog-flavored cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups eggnog
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream whipped, optional for extra fluffiness
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  4. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip.
  5. Pipe rose-shaped swirls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely.
  7. For filling, whisk eggnog, sugar, cornstarch, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Cook until thickened, remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let it cool.
  9. (Optional) Fold in whipped cream for extra smoothness.
  10. Slice cream puffs or poke a hole in the base and pipe in the chilled filling.
  11. Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Eggnog Cream Puffs are a festive treat perfect for any holiday gathering. For a twist, try using chai or spiced cider instead of eggnog.

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