creamy eggnog custard pie

West Des Moines, IA
Updated on Dec 4, 2016

This is a creamy custard based pie made from scratch with classic eggnog ingredients. The nutmeg, vanilla and rum flavors make it taste very "holiday", but why not make it all year around? Even people who aren't eggnog fans love this one! Enjoy with whipped cream or without.

Rate
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 depending on size of slices

Ingredients

  • 2/1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum flavoring or extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste)
  • - whipped cream
  • - nutmeg
  • 1 - baked pie shell

How To Make creamy eggnog custard pie

  • Step 1
    Sift cornstarch. Whisk milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a pan over medium heat. Stir constantly and cook until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and whisk in butter, vanilla, rum flavoring/extract and nutmeg.
  • Step 3
    Pour into baked pie crust and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 4 hours.
  • Step 4
    Top with dollops of whipped cream (if desired) and/or sprinkle a dusting of nutmeg.

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