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Eggnog Pie
Eggnog pie is a festive no-bake holiday dessert that is a blend of delicious eggnog flavor, silky pudding, and spices all inside a flaky pie crust.
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Eggnog pie is a divine no-bake dessert that tastes just like a cup of frothy eggnog in pie form. With its creamy filling, flaky pie crust, and classic holiday flavor, this velvety pie is super easy to make with no baking required. This holiday eggnog pie will be a new family favorite this festive season.
Looking for more festive dessert recipes that feature this favorite seasonal flavor? Eggnog poke cake, eggnog fudge, and chocolate eggnog pie are three more treats that will be a welcome addition to your holiday dessert trays.
Eggnog Pie Ingredients
You will need:
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups eggnog
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 prepared pre-baked pie crust (9-inch)
PRO TIP: Make sure you are using instant pudding rather than the stovetop version.
Substitutions and Additions
ALCOHOL: You can add a splash of rum or bourbon to the pudding mixture. Just make sure you reduce the other liquid you are adding to the pie by equal amounts.
EGGNOG: You can use homemade eggnog or fresh eggnog from the grocery store. Be cautious using ultra-pasteurized eggnog as the milk enzymes may interfere with the thickening reaction when mixed with the pudding mix.
PIE CRUST: You can either use store-bought premade pie crust or try our homemade pie crust recipe for your eggnog custard pie.
WHIPPED CREAM: You can make your own homemade whipped cream or add a spoonful of Cool Whip on top.
How to Make Eggnog Pie
PRO TIP: Make sure you are using a pie crust that has already been baked, either by buying a pre-baked crust from the store or baking it yourself ahead of time.
STEP ONE: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix, eggnog, and nutmeg until the mixture begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).
STEP TWO: In a separate bowl (or in a stand mixer), whisk the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
STEP THREE: Gently fold the whipped cream into the eggnog pudding mixture.
STEP FOUR: Transfer pie filling into the prepared baked pie crust.
PRO TIP: If you are using a store-bought pie shell in a foil pie plate, we’d recommend setting it in a glass pie plate for added stability.
STEP FIVE: Chill for at least 3 hours to allow the pie to firm up.
PRO TIP: As hard as it is to be patient, make sure you give this pie time to chill in the fridge before you serve it.
STEP SIX: Serve with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
How to Serve Eggnog Pie
Any eggnog lover would adore a slice of this fantastic pie! Light, fluffy, and full of dreamy creaminess, this eggnog pie would be the perfect dessert at your Christmas dinner table. You can even increase the eggnog flavor by enjoying a slice with a cup of homemade eggnog to drink.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store this no-bake eggnog cream pie, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This no-bake pie can be frozen for up to four months in an airtight container.
Eggnog pie is a festive dessert that is a blend of delicious eggnog flavor, silky pudding, and spices. No-bake pies are always a welcome addition to any holiday menu since they only take a few minutes to whip up. Holiday party guests will fall in love with this rich pie that features seasonal eggnog flavor in every bite.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make this eggnog pudding pie ahead of time?
This easy pie recipe needs to chill in the fridge for at least three hours to firm up, so it is a great recipe to make the day ahead.
Could I use a graham cracker crust instead of a regular pie crust for this recipe?
This no-bake recipe would also work with a graham cracker crust. Mix crushed graham crackers (store-bought crumbs or crush them yourself in a food processor or Ziploc with a rolling pin) with 5 tablespoons of butter, press into the pie dish, and bake at 300°F for 10 minutes.
Can I freeze eggnog pie?
This great recipe can be frozen for up to four months in an airtight container.
What is Eggnog?
Eggnog is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage that is often enjoyed at the holidays and for adults, often has rum added.
What is eggnog made of?
Traditionally, eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites.
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Eggnog Pie
Eggnog pie is a festive no-bake holiday dessert that is a blend of delicious eggnog flavor, silky pudding, and spices all inside a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups eggnog
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 prepared pre-baked pie crust 9-inch
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix, eggnog, and nutmeg until the mixture begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl (or in a stand mixer), whisk the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the eggnog pudding mixture.
- Transfer pie filling into the prepared baked pie crust.
- Chill for at least 3 hours to allow the pie to firm up.
- Serve with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
Notes
Make sure you are using a pie crust that has already been baked, either by buying a pre-baked crust from the store or baking it yourself ahead of time.
Make sure you are using instant pudding rather than the stovetop version.
If you are using a store-bought pie shell in a foil pie plate, we’d recommend setting it in a glass pie plate for added stability.
As hard as it is to be patient, make sure you give this pie time to chill in the fridge before you serve it.
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