Holiday Eggnog Puffs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of plain water.
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6 tablespoons of butter (unsalted), chopped up.
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1 tablespoon of white sugar.
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A pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of salt.
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5.75 oz (about 1 1/3 cups) of regular flour.
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1 cup worth of eggs (around 4 large eggs plus one extra egg white).
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3/4 cup of rich eggnog.
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3/4 cup of whole milk.
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6 tablespoons of regular sugar.
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3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
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3 egg yolks.
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1 and a half tablespoons of unsalted butter.
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1 and a half teaspoons of vanilla.
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1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
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A small pinch (1/8 teaspoon) of salt.
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1 and 1/4 cups of heavy whipping cream.
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1/3 cup of powdered sugar.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F and line your baking sheets with parchment.
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Bring the water, sugar, butter, and salt to a boil.
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Take pot off the burner and mix in the flour.
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Put it back over heat and stir until the dough clumps together.
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Let the dough cool slightly in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment.
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Add one egg at a time while beating, until it's glossy and stretchy.
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Pipe the dough into small rounds about 1.5 inches wide.
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Bake trays for around 10-12 minutes at 425°F.
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Lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 18-20 minutes until golden.
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Warm up the milk and eggnog until they start boiling.
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In a bowl, combine cornstarch, egg yolks, and sugar by whisking.
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Slowly pour the hot liquid into the whisked eggs, stirring as you go.
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Cook the mix on the stove until it thickens up.
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Mix in vanilla, nutmeg, butter, and a pinch of salt.
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Let the cream fully chill in the fridge.
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Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until it forms soft peaks.
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Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chilled mixture.
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Use a piping bag to fill the cream puffs with the custard mixture.
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Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and enjoy them right away.
# Notes:
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Prepare the fillings and the pastry shells in advance. Put them together just before serving.
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Once the puffs are filled, they may lose their crispness if stored.