Description
This No Bake Egg Nog Pie is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining the rich flavors of egg nog with vanilla pudding and warm spices, all nestled in a graham cracker crust, this pie requires no baking and is ready after chilling for a few hours. It's a delightful treat that can also be enjoyed frozen for a cool twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Filling
- 2 cups cold egg nog
- 1 (3.4 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 ¼ cup thawed Cool Whip
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pie Crust
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: Add the cold egg nog to a medium-sized mixing bowl and sprinkle the vanilla instant pudding mix on top. Whisk the pudding into the egg nog until it starts to thicken, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Fold in Cool Whip and Spices: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon into the pudding mixture until just combined, taking care not to stir vigorously to preserve the fluffiness of the Cool Whip.
- Assemble the Pie: Scoop the prepared mixture into the graham cracker pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth it into an even layer.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with extra Cool Whip, whipped cream, or a light sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish.
Notes
- This pie can be frozen for approximately 4 hours instead of chilled for a refreshing frozen dessert.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the Cool Whip with a non-dairy whipped topping and use dairy-free egg nog if available.
- Be sure to whisk the pudding mix thoroughly to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth texture.
- Graham cracker crusts are readily available pre-made, but you can make your own crust with crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
