Eggnog Pie Recipe with Whipped Cream Recipe
This Eggnog Pie is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a rich eggnog custard filling spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, baked in a buttery pie crust, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, it captures the flavors of the season in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes plus 4 hours chilling
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding (4-serving size)
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp rum extract
- 2 cups Cool Whip
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate evenly to create the crust.
- Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until it turns golden. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Fill pie: Pour the eggnog filling into the baked pie crust, filling just below the rim to avoid overflow during baking.
- Bake pie: Return the pie to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before chilling.
- Chill pie: Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to fully set and develop flavors.
- Prepare topping: Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it generously on top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg for garnish.
- Serve: Slice and serve your delicious eggnog pie, perfect for sharing festive moments with loved ones.
Notes
- Ensure the pie is well chilled before serving to achieve the best texture.
- Use fresh nutmeg for a more vibrant flavor.
- The pie can be prepared a day ahead for convenience.
- If you prefer, substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Keep the pie refrigerated and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
