Description
Indulge in this Eggnog Cream Pie featuring a creamy filling and a crunchy gingersnap crust, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz Gingersnap Cookies (use gluten-free versions for a gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (consider coconut or maple sugar for a fun twist)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 24 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Eggnog (non-alcoholic alternatives optional)
- 3 large Eggs (added one at a time)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg (increase for bolder taste)
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Rum or Rum Extract (optional)
- Whipped Cream (for serving)
- Ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon (for garnish)
- Mini Gingerbread Cookies or Crushed Gingersnaps (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Finely crush gingersnap cookies in a food processor, then mix with sugar and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and eggnog, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Incorporate vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and optional rum.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in aluminum foil and place it in a larger baking dish. Fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave pie inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Remove from oven and water bath.
- Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip cream for topping, slice the pie with a warm knife, and garnish with nutmeg or cinnamon and decorative cookies.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Eggnog Cream Pie, Holiday Dessert, Gingersnap Crust