EGGNOG PIE (holiday)

This EASY Eggnog Pie recipe has only 4 ingredients and is super light and airy and perfect for Christmas!

INGREDIENTS

•  1 all butter pie crust — or frozen or from a pack of two, or my homemade crust recipe
•  1 cup cold heavy whipping cream — or 8 ounces Cool Whip
•  1 tablespoon powdered sugar — optional
•  1 3.4 ounce box INSTANT vanilla pudding — sugar-free is fine, 1.5 ounce size for sugar-free or 3.4-3.9 ounces for regular instant
•  1 2/3 cups eggnog — use only dairy-based eggnog or the pudding won't set up
•  Ground nutmeg — optional (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. If using a refrigerated crust, unroll and place in a 9" pie plate. Poke holes in the bottom of the crust with the tines of a fork. Bake crust according to package directions. Cool before filling. (You can also use this crust, pressed into a 9" pan, poked with the tines of a fork and baked at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.)
2. If making fresh whipped cream, place cold whipping cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use.
3. Place pudding mix and eggnog in a large bowl. Stir until no lumps remain. Let set for 5 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of the prepared whipped cream (or Cool Whip). Pour into cooled pie crust. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before finishing.
4. Before serving, top with remaining whipped cream or Cool Whip and grated nutmeg (optional). Store in refrigerator.