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!
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. It's cool, creamy, and you only need 5 ingredients to make it!
- Eggnog
- Pie crust -- graham cracker or frozen pie crust
- Jello Instant Pudding Mix
- Cool Whip or non dairy topping
- Nutmeg
I started serving this no bake pie for dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas 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!
The pie is light and fluffy, so it's the perfect ending to a heavy meal, and no one can say they don't have room for dessert! It also goes great with a cup of coffee, Instant Pot Hot Chocolate or eggnog -- double yum!
How to Make No Bake Eggnog Pie
Eggnog Pie
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 1 3.4 oz box vanilla instant pudding mix NOT stovetop!
- 1 ½ cups eggnog one and one half cups
- 2 cups whipped topping, like Cool Whip (thawed) light topping may not set
- 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 4 hours or until firm. You can also refrigerate overnight or until ready to serve
Video
Notes
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
More Recipes with Eggnog
And if you want a mini version, check out these cute little Easy Eggnog Mini Pies! You might also like eggnog French toast or eggnog cupcakes or Instant Pot Eggnog Cheesecake or Eggnog pancakes or eggnog dessert dip.
Recipe was originally published in 2014 and last updated in 2020
Lisette says
Can this filling be used in a 9x13. I want to make a grahm cracker/pecan crust in a 9x13 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! 🙂
Sammie says
Ooh this egg nog pie looks delicious. I think I am addicted to anything with nutmeg in it, but especially creamy pies! Yummy. Sammie http://www.feastingisfun.com
Dee M says
The Cool Whip gives it a fluffy texture, but I don't think it adds any sweetness. I think homemade whipped cream would be wonderful. My daughter likes to make this on her own, and it's easier for her to use the Cool Whip. Let me know how yours turns out! 🙂
Jan L says
I wish I could get Eggnog in July...This pie looks so good and we have a Pie Contest on the 4th of July. Does the Cool Whip make it sweeter? I'm thinking if I could make my own whipped topping and regulate the sugar. Do you think that would work or would it break down.
Dee M says
Thanks so much for the feature! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much! It's very easy, and we love it!