Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie

Recipe Ingredients

You don’t need much to make this pie—just a few basics that come together to create irresistibly rich flavor and creamy texture.

Refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crust: The perfect shortcut to a flaky, golden pie crust that tastes homemade with almost no effort.

Eggnog: The star ingredient of this chilled pie, bringing cozy holiday flavor and velvety texture. We recommend using a full-fat, dairy-based eggnog for this recipe; it’s the fat content that helps everything set, creating a thicker, smoother, creamier custard.

Eggs: These are essential for helping the custard set while keeping it smooth and creamy.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Sugar adds a touch of extra sweetness to balance the eggnog’s richness, and freshly grated nutmeg adds a hint of warm holiday spice for a classic finishing touch.

How to Make Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie

This holiday pie couldn’t be easier to make! Here’s a quick overview of the recipe—see the full directions below.

1. Pre-Bake the Crust

Press your Pillsbury™ Pie Crust into a 9-inch pie pan as directed on the box for a one-crust filled pie. Don’t prick the crust though—otherwise the eggnog filling may leak out. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes at 425°F until the crust is light golden brown, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

2. Make the Filling

In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggnog, and eggs until smooth. Pour the mixture into the partially baked crust, and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. We’d recommend putting the pie pan on the counter as close to the oven as possible before filling it. That way you don’t need to carry it across the kitchen, and it’s less likely to spill.

3. Bake and Cool

Bake in your heated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the custard is almost set (the center should still jiggle slightly). We recommend covering the edges of the crust with foil after 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. It’s also important to let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the custard to fully set.

How to Store (and Reheat) Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie

If you make this Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie ahead of time or happen to have a few leftovers, it will keep well in the fridge for a couple of days. Here’s what to do:

Refrigerator

Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing this pie as the custard will separate when thawed.