Description
Add a festive sparkle to your dessert table with these dreamy Eggnog Cream Puffs. The light and crisp choux pastry is filled with a velvety eggnog cream bursting with holiday flavors like vanilla and nutmeg. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea or a show-stopping treat for your holiday gathering, this easy recipe brings joy in every bite. Perfect for parties, cozy evenings, or a fun baking project, this is one of those easy food ideas that turn ordinary days into celebrations. Great for those seeking quick breakfast pastries, sweet snack ideas, or classic dessert inspiration.
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
Instructions
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.
Notes
For best results, fill the puffs right before serving to keep the pastry crisp.
You can make the pastry shells a day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: eggnog cream puffs, holiday desserts, easy pastry recipe, choux cream puffs, festive baking