EGGNOG CREAM PUFFS

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If you want to receive rave reviews and recipe requests, combine two Christmas classics: eggnog and cream puffs. When it comes to Santa, this recipe goes on the "nice" list! -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, room temperature
WHIPPED CREAM:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a rolling boil. Add flour all at once and nutmeg and stir until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 30-35 minutes or until puffed, very firm and golden brown. Pierce sides of each puff with tip of a knife. Cool on wire racks. Cut top third off each puff., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, eggnog, vanilla and nutmeg; beat until soft peaks form. Just before serving, fill cream puffs with whipped cream; replace tops. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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