No Bake Eggnog Pie

Easy no-bake eggnog pie recipe with light Graham cracker pie crust and a lush filling loaded with whipped cream, pudding, and creamy eggnog flavor, decorated with more whipping cream and a touch of cinnamon. 

Fan of eggnog? You can use it in so many desserts during Christmas and here is one of my favorite eggnog recipes to make as it takes no time and is just so so delicious.

You can easily make eggnog pie ahead of time and serve this goodness for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or NYE Dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 10 minutes of prep time and the rest is just waiting for the pie to set. No baking involved.
• An easy eggnog pie recipe that feeds 6-8 people – perfect for the holiday season.
• Delicious pie with a crumbly crust and light, fluffy velvety filling and classic topping. A slice of eggnog pie is a perfect dessert for serious eggnog lovers.
• You can make no-bake eggnog pies ahead of time and freeze them so you have a supply for the whole season!
• Amazing way to use any leftover eggnog too.

Ingredients Notes

Only basic simple ingredients in this recipe, with lots of shortcuts and products we can buy at grocery stores instead of making from scratch.

Pie Crust

• Graham crackers crushed into crumbs.
• Granulated sugar
• Butter – melted and slightly cooled. It is best to use unsalted butter.
• (you can use a pre-made graham cracker crust if you like)

Pie Filling

• Instant vanilla pudding mix. You can try sugar-free pudding too. Jell-o is an easy choice. Don’t use the “cook and serve” type of pudding mix. Vanilla pudding mix is a classy option, but feel free to use other flavors.
• Eggnog (homemade or not) is what gives the holiday flavor to the pir. You have to use full-fat eggnog to make the rich creamy pie.
• Whipped topping. Cool Whip (stabilized whipped cream) works perfectly but you can always use homemade whipped cream.

Topping

• Heavy whipping cream
• Confectioner’s sugar 
• Cinnamon, for dusting.

Kitchen Equipment

• 9” pie plate
• Ziploc bag and rolling pin to crush the crackers
• Electric mixer (I use it to beat the filling together).

How To Make No Bake Eggnog Pie

This no-bake pie recipe is super straightforward and foolproof. We simply prep the homemade graham cracker crust, combine the egg nog, whipped cream, and vanilla instant pudding mix, and let the no-bake eggnog cream pie rest.

1: Make The Graham Cracker Pie Crust

1. Combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until the crumbs look like wet sand.
2. Transfer the crust mixture to a 9” pie plate. Press firmly into a smooth, even layer on the bottom and up the sides. Refrigerate to set while you make the filling.

2: Make The Pudding-Eggnog Filling

1. Combine the pudding mix and eggnog in the mixing bowl. Beat on medium until well combined.
2. Fold in the whipped topping.
3. Transfer the eggnog pudding mixture to the prepared Graham cracker crust, smoothing it into an even layer.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.

Decorating

1. Combine the heavy cream and confectioner’s sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on high for several minutes, until stiff peaks form.
2. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the whipped cream around the outside edge of the pie and in the center.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon prior to serving.

Storage

Keep any leftover eggnog pie refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Check on day 3 to see if the crust is getting soggy.

Freezing. You can freeze eggnog cream pie for up to 3-4 months. Make sure to flash freeze it first for 30 minutes, then tightly wrap it in plastic wrap, I highly recommend freezing individual slices. Thaw overnight in the fridge and enjoy 🙂

The no-bake eggnog pie recipe can be easily made 1-2 days ahead.

Substitutions & Variations

• You can use ground nutmeg in place of cinnamon or a mix like pumpkin spice. Spices can be folded into the pie during the mixing process for more flavors.
• Crust made with Graham cracker crumbs is my go-to in many recipes but you can use no-bake Oreo cookie crust (Golden Oreos), gingerbread crust, or prepackaged premade crust (like pastry pie crust and such) too!
• Spiked eggnog pie for adults-only parties will benefit from rum extract or just bourbon or rum. For parties with kids, omit it or replace it with vanilla extract.
• Dairy. If you don’t want eggnog mixture or not too much of it, you can substitute it (or part) for whole milk. Use condensed milk for extra sweet, rich, and thick taste and texture. Try serving it with some eggnog ice cream too!
• Make eggnog pie with a no-bake cheesecake layer (with classic cream cheese) for a more decadent and show-stopping dessert. But, this variation will not freeze well.
• Christmas decoration can be more sophisticated: you can add gingerbread cookies, sugared berries (cranberries or such), festive sprinkles, crushed candy cane, etc.

Tips To Make The Best Eggnog Pies

• If using pre-made crust make sure it doesn’t require blind baking – preliminary short baking with weights.
• If using frozen Cool Whip, make sure to thaw it in the fridge ahead of time.
• For extra flavors, buy flavored eggnog!
• Cut the pie right after removing it from the fridge. While it is still chilled, it will be easier to slice it.
• Don’t skip on chilling. The longer you let the pie chill in the fridge, the thicker and denser it will get. You won’t regret waiting, I promise.
• Use the back of a wooden spoon or the bottom of a glass to press the crust into the pan evenly to make sure it won’t fall apart.
• If using a mixer, be careful not to overbeat the filling and cream – it will spoil the texture.

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