Description
A creamy, spiced no-bake eggnog pie with a buttery graham cracker crust that comes together in just 15 minutes of active work. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a festive weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed finely)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold eggnog (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- Extra ground nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir with a fork until every crumb is moistened. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold eggnog for about 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the eggnog-pudding mixture using a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Remove chilled crust from refrigerator. Spoon the filling into the crust and spread evenly. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- About 30 minutes before serving, make the topping: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- Spread or pipe whipped cream over the set pie. Dust with nutmeg or cinnamon. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for best results. Chill crust before filling. For a boozy version, add 1-2 tablespoons dark rum or bourbon. For dairy-free, use dairy-free eggnog and coconut cream. Pie keeps up to 3 days in the refrigerator; do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no-bake eggnog pie, graham cracker crust, holiday dessert, quick dessert, eggnog pie