This easy no bake Eggnog Pie has won a permanent place on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert menus. It’s light, fluffy and a family favorite!
no bake eggnog pie
You know, one of the best things about the holiday season has got to be eggnog! I remember drinking it from my special Santa mug when I was a kid, which seemed to make it taste even better. Now, my kids go crazy for this stuff, and one of their favorite ways to enjoy it is by indulging in a tasty slice of eggnog pie. You can see how we make it in the video.
I started serving this pie for dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert a few years ago, and my oldest daughter has now made it her specialty.
We love this holiday pie so much that my daughter always makes two at one time. This way, we can enjoy some for dessert on the actual holiday and have more the next day.
My daughter likes to add a little bit more whipped topping as a garnish and some additional nutmeg over the filling — yum!
How to Make No Bake Eggnog Pie
Eggnog Pie
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 1 3.4 oz box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 2 cups whipped topping, like Cool Whip (thawed)
- dash nutmeg
Instructions
- In medium-sized bowl, combine eggnog and pudding mix, and beat with electric mixer until thick
- Sprinkle in some nutmeg
- Fold in whipped topping until mixture is fluffy and color is pale yellow
- Spoon mixture into pie crust, and smooth with spatula until even
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. You can also refrigerate overnight or until ready to serve
Video
Notes
Nutrition
I’m getting hungry just looking at it, and I have to say that it’s so nice when your kiddos start helping with the meal. We’ll have more of this tasty treat at Christmas dinner — can’t wait!
And if you want a mini version, check out these cute little Easy Eggnog Mini Pies
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Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!
Happy Holidays!
Melissa says
Whenever I cut into the pie it doesn’t come out nice and thick like yours. I make sure to mix the pudding and eggnog long enough so its thick.
Dee says
Oh, how frustrating! Are you using light topping? That doesn’t work as well. Also, you can try letting it thicken up as long as possible. We usually make eggnog pies the night before we serve them.
Vimla says
Hello there, how soon in advance can I make this? Is 4 days too long in advance?
Dee says
That should be fine. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Denise says
This is so easy and so delicious! I made it last year a couple of times and it was a huge hit! I plan on making it for Christmas dinner this year.
Patricia says
Can you use the eggnog that already has the southern comfort in it in all the recipes….
Dee says
You should be able to unless it’s a lot thinner than regular eggnog. It might just take longer to set up.
Jamil says
Is this recipe calling for 1/2 cup of egg nog or 1 cup as well as a 1/2 cup?
Dee says
It’s one cup plus one half of a cup total, or 1 1/2 cups. 🙂
Lisette says
Can this filling be used in a 9×13. I want to make a grahm cracker/pecan crust in a 9×13 and then add this filling. Thank you for any insight you can provide
Dee says
You might want to double up on the filling if you want it to be nice and fluffy, but it would definitely work in that kind of pan.
husband says
Don’t even think about using light whipped topping!
Dee says
I don’t think you need to worry about that! 😉
Shandra Brown says
So we are celebrating Thanksgiving this coming Sunday and I am going to make this pie. My family (except hubs) loves Eggnog and to have it in a pie is the best. This is a simple and quick dessert which I love. I have pin this on Pinterest Board.
Dee says
That’s wonderful, Shandra. I hope everyone likes it!
Vanessa says
I am trying this tommorow for thanksgiving. So excited!
Julia Jordan says
This pie is beautiful! I’m sure it’s as delicious as it looks.
Dee says
Thank you so much, Julia. My family loves it!
Sheila Clark says
Oh My!! My husband LOVED IT, he told me this pie is now a Thanksgiving tradition. I used a graham cracker pie crust, and sprinkled a little nutmeg on the finished pie. My in-laws were convinced it was a store bought pie, I told them to try recipes on Pinterest. I will be making this pie again, very soon.
Dee says
Thank you SO much for the sweet comment! It’s one of our favorite holiday pies, and I’m so glad you liked it! Pinterest is awesome. 🙂
Cerra says
Is instant vanilla pudding mix a special thing? Are they all instant or some need to be cooked? Just curious before I head out to grab some if I need to be looking for a special kind?
Dee says
I use Jell-O instant vanilla pudding, and you can find it in most stores. Just look for instant on the box.
Mandy says
Dumb question, but do you follow the directions on the instant pudding to make it and then add eggnog or what?
Dee says
Hi Mandy — Just follow the recipe directions and video, and that’s it! 🙂
Sammi Ricke says
Gosh, this looks ahhhhmazing! I love eggnog, but have never thought to have it in a pie. Great recipe! I can’t wait to make it 🙂
Dee says
Thanks, Sammi! It’s one of our favorite ways to enjoy eggog. 🙂
Amanda says
Instead of using a baked pie shell, could I use a graham she’ll or maybe an oreo
Dee says
If it’s a pre-baked shell, it should be fine.
Maria says
Hi I recently tried making this and was super excited but the filling turned out really hard and gummy versus light and fluffy…any suggestions?
Dee says
Hmm. Was the whipped topping thawed? Did you use the small Jello? We’ve been making this for a long time and recently made it again and have never had any problems. I’d love to brainstorm with you because it really is a tasty pie.
Brianne says
Do you think that this recipe would work using Silk Nog instead of regular egg nog? I prefer the taste and the reduced calories and fat, however I don’t know if it would cause the pudding to thicken as regular egg nog would.
Dee says
That’s what I would be concerned about, but you could definitely try and see what happens. It might be fine, just not as thick.
Pam says
Thoughts on adding a touch of spiced rum, or any other alcohol that people mix with eggnog? (I’ve never had an eggnog “adult” version and thought it’s something different to add to the holiday party
Dee says
You would just need to make sure that the mixture doesn’t get runny with the extra liquid, but I would definitely give it a try!
Anna Johnson says
I haven't had eggnog pie, I didn't know about it. My family loves eggnog so I'm sure this will be a hit! Thank you! 🙂