Description
This delightful Eggnog Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. Made with a prepared pie crust, instant vanilla pudding mix, rich eggnog, and fluffy whipped topping, it offers a light and festive treat dusted with a hint of nutmeg. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this pie sets up in the refrigerator and requires minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie
- 1 prepared pie crust
Filling
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix (NOT stovetop)
- 1 ½ cups eggnog (one and one half cups)
- 2 cups whipped topping, like Cool Whip (thawed; light topping may not set)
- Dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix pudding and eggnog: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggnog and vanilla instant pudding mix. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes thick, ensuring it is well incorporated and smooth.
- Add nutmeg: Sprinkle in a dash of nutmeg to add a warm, spicy flavor to the filling. Gently stir to blend the spice evenly.
- Fold in whipped topping: Carefully fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until the filling is fluffy and has a pale yellow color, taking care not to deflate the whipped topping.
- Fill pie crust: Spoon the prepared filling into the pie crust and use a spatula to smooth the surface evenly, creating an attractive finish.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm. For best results, you can refrigerate overnight or until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to fully set.
Notes
- This easy no-bake Eggnog Pie is a holiday favorite, securing its place on Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert menus year after year.
- Using a full-fat whipped topping rather than a light version ensures the pie sets properly and maintains its fluffy texture.
- For an extra festive touch, garnish the pie with additional nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.
- If eggnog is unavailable, you can substitute with a spiced milk or cream mixture, although traditional eggnog gives the authentic holiday flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 181 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 127 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
