Description
Eggnog pie is a festive dessert that combines the rich flavors of eggnog with a creamy filling, all encased in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups eggnog
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Additional nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine eggnog, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat, whisking until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and then temper them with a bit of the hot eggnog mixture.
- Gradually add the egg mixture back to the saucepan, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over the pie. Garnish with additional nutmeg.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade eggnog.
- Experiment with different spices like ginger or allspice for variation.
- Consider serving with a drizzle of caramel sauce for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: eggnog pie, holiday dessert, creamy pie, festive baking