Egg nog cream puffs

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Recipe Cream Puff; see Recipe
2tablespoonsCornstarch
2tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonGelatin Powder; unflavored
2cupsEgg Nog
1cupWhipping Cream
Powdered Sugar; optional
Chocolate Fudge Sauce; optional

Directions

Combine the cornstarch, sugar and gelatin in a glass or enamel saucepan.

Gradually stir in the egg nog. Blend until smooth before heating.

Cook gently, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Cool, stirring mixture frequently to prevent a "skin" from forming.

When eggnog mixture is cooled completely, beat it until smooth.

Whip the cream until stiff and fold into egg nog mixture.

Fill 12 large cream puff shells. Top with a frosting of chocolate sauce and refrigerate; or refrigerate and sift powdered sugar over just before serving.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Barb at PK <abprice@...> on Apr 17, 1998