Description
Creamy eggnog pie delivers holiday cheer with rich, festive flavors that dance across your palate. Smooth custard nestled in a buttery crust offers a sweet finale perfect for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Crust:
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Garnish and Flavor:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Blend vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, and milk in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate ground nutmeg into the creamy mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute the warm, aromatic spice evenly.
- Gently fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding base, creating a light and airy texture while maintaining a smooth integration.
- Transfer the silky mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution across the pie shell.
- Artfully spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, creating an elegant and fluffy surface.
- Dust the top with a delicate sprinkle of additional nutmeg, adding a decorative and flavorful finishing touch.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Swap out regular milk for a dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk to make this pie suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan guests.
- Enhance the nutmeg flavor by toasting whole nutmeg and freshly grating it instead of using pre-ground spice for a more aromatic and intense taste.
- Create a gluten-free version by using a gluten-free graham cracker crust or making a nut-based crust with crushed almonds and dates.
- Experiment with seasonal spices like cinnamon or cardamom to add extra warmth and complexity to the traditional eggnog pie flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg