Easy Eggnog Pie Recipe - Simply Stacie (2024)

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 at how delicious it is. 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

To make this eggnog pie recipe, you’ll need these 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

1. Bake the pie crust according to package directions. Let cool.

2. 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.

3. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. Spread mixture into baked sheet shell. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

These kitchen tools will help you make this recipe.

• Pie plate
• Mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl

Pie Crust Options

You have a few different choices for what kind of pie crust to use.

1. Pre-made refrigerated pie crust dough – I like Pillsbury’s refrigerated pie crust. Follow the directions on the package to bake the crust. This is the pie crust I use.
2. Frozen pie crust – Bake the crust according to package directions.
3. Homemade pie crust – Live Well Bake Often has a great recipe if you want to DIY.
4. Graham cracker pie crust – You can buy the pre-made graham cracker pie crusts from the baking aisle or make your own. I like this recipe from Sugar Spun Run.
5. Shortbread cookie crust – Keep with the Christmas theme and use shortbread cookies to make your crust. Check out this recipe from Crazy for Crust.
6. 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!

See Also

How to Make Marshmallow Creme RecipeOver 50 Gingerbread RecipesHow to Make Marshmallow Creme Recipe

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 Pie 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 Eggnog Pie

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.

Pie Recipes

• Coconut Pie
• Oatmeal Pie
• Pineapple Pie
• Sugar Pie
• Oreo Pie
• Impossible Pie

You’ll also love these Eggnog Pudding Shots and Eggnog Donuts.

What is your favorite eggnog dessert?

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