Description
Creamy no bake eggnog pie blends holiday cheer with effortless dessert magic, delivering rich seasonal flavors without turning on the oven. Cold and smooth slices promise festive indulgence that you’ll savor during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Craft a graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly across the bottom and edges of a 9-inch pie dish, creating a uniform crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing subsequent components.
- Whip heavy cream vigorously until it develops sturdy, defined peaks. Reserve the whipped cream for later integration.
- In a separate mixing vessel, transform cream cheese into a silky smooth consistency using electric mixers. Introduce eggnog, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, blending until the mixture achieves a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the eggnog base, folding gently to maintain the filling’s airy structure. Aim for complete integration without deflating the cream’s delicate volume.
- Transfer the ethereal eggnog filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create an even, attractive surface.
- Allow the pie to rest and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours. Extended chilling overnight will enhance the dessert’s structural integrity and flavor complexity.
- Prior to serving, dust the pie’s surface with a delicate sprinkle of ground nutmeg for an elegant finishing touch. Slice and present this festive, creamy confection.
Notes
- Refrigerate the pie dish beforehand to help the crust set faster and create a crispier base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth blending without lumps and achieve a perfectly creamy filling texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream using a bottom-to-top motion to maintain the airiness and prevent deflating the mixture, which keeps the pie light and fluffy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining a delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg