Description
Delight in the festive flavors of this Irresistible Eggnog Eclair Cake, a luxurious dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. With creamy eggnog filling enveloped in light, airy eclair shells, every bite evokes warmth and joy, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This showstopper combines elegance with comfort, ensuring your celebrations are unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling and topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir in flour until it forms a smooth dough.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe eclairs onto the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold in eggnog and cinnamon. Fill cooled eclairs with the mixture using a piping bag.
- Arrange on a platter and dust with cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled eclair (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chill mixing bowl and beaters prior to whipping cream for better results. For gluten-free options, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blends. Feel free to customize the filling by adding flavors like vanilla bean or peppermint extract.