Easy Eggnog Ice Cream Pie for the Holidays
Frozen eggnog pie is a cool and creamy no-bake Christmas dessert your family will love!
This easy make-ahead recipe for eggnog ice cream pie is perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
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Christmas is my favorite holiday–from the festive decorations and lights to the family gatherings to the plethora of tasty treats, there’s just so much to love about it.
But sometimes, all of those holiday desserts can be a bit much. Traditional pies and cookies can have a tendency to be a little heavy after a big meal.
Sometimes, something a little lighter is in order.
Having a light and creamy dessert is perfect following a big holiday meal.
That’s where this eggnog ice cream pie comes in! It’s such a festive treat, and it’s one of my favorite eggnog dessert recipes. Once you give it a try, I think you’ll see why!
More No-Bake Christmas Pies to Make this Year:
Frozen Eggnog Pie
I know, it seems a little counterintuitive to enjoy a frozen dessert at Christmas time. But trust me–the holiday flavors are there, and it’s a nice departure from the norm.
(And as someone who lived in Florida for years, I know that Christmas isn’t cold everywhere, so an ice cream pie can be just the ticket!).
A store-bought crust speeds up the preparation, and mixing together a few ingredients yields a yummy, creamy filling that is frozen to cool perfection.
It’s also wonderful to be able to make a dessert ahead of time, which simplifies the preparation for a holiday dinner.
More Holiday Favorites You’re Sure to Love:
- Gingerbread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- Holiday Pistachio Bread
- Cranberry Streusel Pie
- Ninja Creami Eggnog Ice Cream
- Easy Pecan Pickups
- Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows
- Eggnog Pound Cake
- Cake Mix Eggnog Bundt Cake
- Easy Eggnog Bread
- Eggnog Custard Pie
Can I make eggnog ice cream instead of pie?
This filling actually makes an excellent eggnog ice cream, so if you’re not feeling pie or don’t have a pie crust handy, you can prepare the filling and transfer it into a freezer-safe container.
Freeze it for at least 4-6 hours, then enjoy it with some Christmas cookies!
How to Make Easy Eggnog Ice Cream Pie
You’ll start by whisking together some instant pudding mix, eggnog, and nutmeg. Whisk for a couple of minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
Next, use an electric mixer to whip the whipping cream until it’s nice and fluffy and stiff peaks form.
Gently fold some sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream. Then, gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the pudding mixture.
You want everything combined to the point that there are no yellow and white streaks, so it’s a uniform pale yellow color.
Once the filling is prepared, pour it into the graham cracker crust.
Depending on how fluffy your cream whipped up and how much it deflated when combining it with the pudding, you may have extra filling. See below for my suggestions on what to do with any extra filling.
Notes and Adaptations:
- This makes enough filling for a 9-oz, 10-inch crust (typically with a little bit of leftover filling). I like to pile the filling in my 10-inch crust as high as I can, then put the extra filling in a freezer-safe container and freeze it as ice cream. Alternatively, you could use two 6-oz, 9-inch graham cracker crusts and divide the filling between the two. The filling will not be piled as high, but this is an option if you prefer.
- Along the lines of the note above, you can forgo making pies at all and just use the filling as a delicious eggnog ice cream. Perfect for pairing with Christmas cookies!
- Feel free to pipe whipped cream on top in a pretty design, or just use a dollop.
Recommended Equipment:
Easy Eggnog Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 9 oz (10-inch) graham cracker crust
- 3.4 oz instant french vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Optional: Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, eggnog, and nutmeg, whisking for about two minutes until mixture is thick. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer), whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until combined.
- Fold the whipped cream mixture into the eggnog and pudding mixture gently, until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
- Fill the pie crust with the prepared filling (see notes below if you have additional filling). Transfer pie to the freezer and allow to freeze for at least 4-6 hours (preferably overnight), until frozen.
- When ready to serve, let the pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly, allowing for easier cutting and serving. If desired, top with additional whipped cream prior to serving.
Notes
- This makes enough filling to fill a 9-oz, 10-inch crust (with a little bit of leftover filling most likely). I like to pile the filling in my 10-inch crust as high as I can, and put the extra filling in a freezer-safe container and freeze it as ice cream. Alternatively, you could use two 6-oz, 9-inch graham cracker crusts and divide the filling between the two. The filling will not be piled as high, but this is an option if you prefer.
- Along the lines of the note above, you can forgo making pies at all and just use the filling as a delicious eggnog ice cream. Perfect for pairing with Christmas cookies!
- Feel free to pipe whipped cream on top in a pretty design, or just use a dollop on each slice.
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