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Irresistible Eggnog Eclair Cake

  • Author: jenny
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with this Irresistible Eggnog Eclair Cake! Layers of flaky puff pastry are filled with a creamy eggnog custard and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, creating a dessert that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake is guaranteed to impress your guests and evoke warm memories of seasonal celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface, cut into rectangles, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and eggnog until smooth; refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  4. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold half into the eggnog mixture.
  5. Split each puff pastry rectangle horizontally, layer with eggnog filling, and stack remaining pieces.
  6. Top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. Chill for at least one hour before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: - Chill all ingredients for better volume when whipping. - Allow pastries to cool completely before assembly to avoid sogginess. - For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or vanilla extract.