This custard-style eggnog pie is rich and silky with its signature sweet and creamy holiday spice flavor. It’s made with only 5 ingredients and is a breeze to make!An eggnog custard pie topped with whipped cream along the edges

What is eggnog?

Eggnog is a holiday drink made with cream, milk, eggs, sugar, and a variety of spices, usually nutmeg and cinnamon. For a special occasion, brandy or rum is often added for a kick and more flavor.

Why is this recipe so great:

  • Just 5 ingredients – With the help and convenience of store-bought pie crust, all you need is 4 other ingredients for the filling to make this delicious eggnog pie.
  • Easy to make – Simply blind-bake the pie crust, whisk together the filling ingredients, pour the mixture into the par-baked crust, and bake again. It’s so incredibly easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool.
  • Taste and texture – The taste is sweet, custardy, and creamy with notes of vanilla and nutmeg. The texture is soft and silky-smooth. It’s like your favorite holiday drink in a melt-in-your-mouth pie!

An eggnog pie in a pie plate with a slice missing.

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • pie crust
  • eggnog 
  • granulated sugar
  • eggs
  • ground nutmeg

How to make eggnog pie:

(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)

  1. Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9″ pie plate.
  2. Bake at 425F for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, sugar, and eggs. 
  4. Pour the pie filling into the prebaked pie crust. Sprinkle some nutmeg on top. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until almost set.

a raw pie crust then prebaked with eggnog custard filling

Expert tips:

  • Use pie weights – Line the pie crust with aluminum foil or parchment paper and use pie weights if you have them to prevent the sides from caving in during blind-baking.
  • Strain the filling – Strain the filling mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a super smooth custard filling.
  • Optional – If you are serving this to adults only, feel free to add 2 tbsp of your favorite liquor like brandy or rum to the filling mixture or whipped cream (if serving) for a spiked eggnog pie.

How to serve:

This pie is best enjoyed chilled. You can serve it as is or with some whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.

FAQ:

What is eggnog pie?

An eggnog pie is a pie flavored with eggnog or that has the flavor of eggnog. It can be baked like a custard pie or it can be a no-bake recipe.

Can you freeze eggnog pie?

No, it will get watery and separate upon thawing.

A slice of eggnog pie with whipped cream on a gold trimmed plate.

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Custard Eggnog Pie

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  • Author: Lily Ernst
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This custard-style eggnog pie is rich and silky with its signature sweet and creamy holiday spice flavor. It’s made with only 5 ingredients and is a breeze to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 single refrigerated pie crust (see notes*)
  • 2 & 1/2 cups (375ml) eggnog 
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F
  2. Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9″ pie plate.
  3. Bake at 425F for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Reduce the oven temp to 350F.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, sugar, and eggs. 
  5. Pour the mixture into the crust. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until almost set. The center will still be soft but will set upon cooling. Let cool completely before serving. Best served chilled.

Notes

*refrigerated pie crust – roll it out a little bigger if needed to fit your pie plate. Blind bake using pie weights if you have them to help the crust hold its shape.

Leftovers can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.com