Eggnog Pie
This creamy and sweet Christmas dessert is a family favorite for the holidays. Eggnog Pie is easy to make with a pre-made pie crust and eggnog cream pie filling.
This eggnog pudding pie is almost no-bake if it weren’t for the crust. I look forward to the holidays when eggnog is plentiful at the local stores and I can’t make all my favourite eggnog desserts.
I shared it with a few friends, and they were blown away by how delicious it was. Even my friends who were iffy on eggnog loved it. I am a huge eggnog fan, so I could eat this festive pie all year long.
The prep and cook time is only 22 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for the pie to chill in the fridge. I recommend letting it chill for at least four hours or overnight. That way, you can cut yourself the perfect piece of pie!
Ingredients
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- 9-inch pie crust – You can make your own homemade crust, use a frozen crust or my personal favorite, a refrigerated pie crust. I find Pillsbury pie crusts bake perfectly and don’t break apart when you cut a slice.
- Vanilla instant pudding – Just use the actual vanilla pudding powder from the box. You don’t need to prepare the pudding as directed on the box. I use the 4 serving size.
- Eggnog – I use regular eggnog and not the “light” version. I want creamy! Try my homemade eggnog.
- Ground nutmeg
- Rum extract – You can usually find this product in the baking aisle with the vanilla extract. If you can’t find it, you can substitute vanilla extract.
- Cool Whip – Use any brand of frozen whipped topping. Make sure you thaw it in the fridge first. You can also use homemade stabilized whipped cream.
How to Make Eggnog Pie
Follow along to learn how to make eggnog pie for the holidays!
- Step One: Bake the pie crust according to package directions. Let cool.
- Step Two: Add vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, nutmeg, and rum extract to a large mixing bowl. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Step Three: Fold in Cool Whip.
- Step Four: Spread mixture into baked sheet shell. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Pie Crust Options
You have a few different choices for what kind of pie crust to use.
- Pre-made refrigerated pie crust dough: I like Pillsbury’s refrigerated pie crust. I follow the directions on the package to bake the crust, which is what I use.
- Frozen pie crust: Bake the crust according to package directions.
- Homemade pie crust: Live Well Bake Often has a great recipe for DIY.
- Graham cracker pie crust: You can buy the pre-made graham cracker pie crusts from the baking aisle or make your own.
- Shortbread cookie crust: Keep with the Christmas theme and use shortbread cookies to make your crust. Check out this recipe from Crazy for Crust.
- Gingersnap crust: Add a little holiday spice with a festive crust. I like this recipe from The View from Great Island.
Storage Instructions
I recommend storing this pie in the refrigerator to keep it chilled. You can store it for up to three days.
And guess what? This is a freezer-friendly pie! Cover and freeze for up to three months in your freezer.
When you want to eat it, thaw the frozen pie on the counter top for about an hour.
When Do Stores Start to Sell Eggnog?
That’s going to depend on where you live. In my area (Ontario, Canada), I started seeing eggnog at the grocery stores in early to mid October. However, our local dairy offers it year round! Eggnog in July? Yes, please!
One of my friends, who lives in Arizona, said she can buy eggnog all year long at her local Walmart. Lucky!
Eggnog Recipes
I have several eggnog recipes in my recipe box. Add these recipes to your holiday must-try list.
- Eggnog Bread Pudding
- Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
- Eggnog Cupcakes
- Eggnog Breakfast Casserole
- Eggnog Pudding Shots
- Eggnog Donuts
Toppings
Eat it plain “as is” or garnish with a few different toppings. Some ideas include the following.
- Sprinkle of nutmeg
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream (or eggnog ice cream if you can find it!)
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
When to Serve
Since it’s a seasonal festive dessert, I typically serve it for Christmas. It makes a wonderful addition to your Christmas dinner spread. Move over pumpkin pie!
If you freeze it, you can enjoy it months later when eggnog is no longer in season.
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Eggnog Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding 4-serving size package
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp rum extract
- 2 cups Cool Whip thawed
- whipped cream, nutmeg optional toppings
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to package directions. Let cool.
- Add vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, nutmeg and rum extract to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer on a low speed for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread mixture into baked pie shell. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Nutrition
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I have not made this pie yet but plan to do so in the next week. It sounds delicious
It was good but not great — and, certainly did not taste like eggnog.
Can you use rum in place of rum extract?
Hi Barb, Yes, you can use rum or vanilla extract in place of the rum extract.
Can u use a pre-made crust like a graham crust or a short bread crust or the new nut crust now
Yes, you can! I list a few pie crust suggestions in the post.
Will be making Eggnog Pie to bring to Thanksgiving Dinner! It will be a hit. I love pumpkin but it gives me heartburn.