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Eggnog Cream Puffs

Delicious Eggnog Cream Puffs for Your Holiday Celebration

These Eggnog Cream Puffs are a delightful holiday dessert that combines light pastry with rich eggnog filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter You can use salted butter, just reduce added salt slightly.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for puffing the pastry.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor; sea salt or kosher salt can be used.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends can work, but results may vary.
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for the best incorporation.
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Eggnog Use homemade or store-bought, well-chilled.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Reduce for a less sweet option.
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Make sure to pick non-instant pudding.
  • 1 dash Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated will elevate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, water, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium-high until boiling, then remove from heat and stir in all-purpose flour until a smooth ball forms.
  2. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
  3. Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 12 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, each about 2 inches wide.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 25-30 minutes without opening the oven.
  5. Cool the puffs completely on a wire rack. Cut the tops off each puff for filling.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, eggnog, powdered sugar, pudding mix, nutmeg, and vanilla. Whip until thick and fluffy.
  7. Fill the bottom halves of the cream puffs and replace the tops. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Keep filled Eggnog Cream Puffs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Store empty pastry shells in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen shells at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes before filling.

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