Fantastic Creamy Eggnog Pie
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours
Description:
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this delightful Fantastic Creamy Eggnog Pie! A staple of our Christmas celebrations, this pie embodies the essence of the season with its light, creamy texture and rich eggnog flavor. Whether you’re serving it as the grand finale to a festive feast or simply enjoying a slice by the fire, this never-fail recipe is sure to spread joy and cheer to all who taste it. Just remember to plan ahead, as the pie requires a couple of hours to chill before serving. With its dreamy consistency and irresistible taste, this pie is the perfect way to sweeten your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it stand for 1 minute to soften.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir in the eggnog until smooth, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
- Stir in the softened gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the vanilla and rum extracts.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Pour the creamy filling into a prepared pastry shell, spreading it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie until firm, for about 3 hours or more.
- Once chilled, slice and serve this Fantastic Creamy Eggnog Pie to the delight of your guests!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 430.5
- Fat Content: 28.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 104.3mg
- Sodium Content: 323.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 18.5g
- Protein Content: 7.6g
This recipe makes a truly festive dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, hosting a dinner party, or simply craving a taste of nostalgia, this Fantastic Creamy Eggnog Pie is guaranteed to spread joy with every creamy, dreamy bite!
