This no bake chocolate eggnog cream pie has a sweet and crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy eggnog custard layer, and a layer of sweet chocolate whipped cream. It’s the perfect end to your Christmas dinner!
Have you ever wanted to give yourself a lobotomy? OK, I realize that might be an icky (for lack of a better word) question right now since it’s the season of love and kindness and miracles and all.
But seriously, have you? Or am I the only one? I’ll note that the only time I have that particular urge is when All I Want for Christmas is You is stuck in my head.
I don’t know any of the words except the ones in the title so Mariah Carey is just singing that one line over and over and over in my head and it’s enough to drive anyone entirely batty, I’m telling you.
Clearly the stress of the holiday season is getting to me! But hey guess what? Your Christmas dessert doesn’t need to be a source of stress!
How’s that for a transition? 🙂
This no bake chocolate eggnog cream pie is about as stress-free as it gets. Not only is it delicious, but you don’t need to take up valuable space in your oven that could be better used baking some Christmas cookies!
The one thing to watch out for is the filling, which can be tricky if you’re prone to scrambling custards. (I am very prone to this and my secret is cooking the custard a on slightly a lower heat than the recipe recommends. And watching it like a hawk the entire time.)
Wouldn’t you love to be sitting down to a slice of this eggnog cream pie right about now? With an Oreo crumb crust, a silky eggnog custard filling, and chocolate whipped cream on top, every bite is bliss.
So blissful even that you might forget that song that’s running through your head. But no promises.
If you’re not a chocolate fan (hi Mom), substitute golden Oreos and omit the cocoa powder in the whipped cream. No problem! It will be delicious either way.
I hope you have some fun family times coming up, complete with Christmas music that isn’t obnoxious and maybe some spiced cider and cookies. And definitely some chocolate eggnog cream pie!
Creamy eggnog filling, sweet chocolate topping--this is a delicious Christmas dessert!
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs from about 7 ounces of cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups very cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or light rum
- Combine the cookie crumbs and butter in a medium mixing bowl and stir until all the crumbs are moistened. Press the mixture into an even layer in the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate for at least one hour and leave in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Combine the eggs, milk, eggnog, and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan. Set pan over medium heat and whisk in the milk-eggnog mixture. Cook, whisking occasionally, for 4 minutes then whisk constantly until mixture boils and thickens quite a bit; the mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the butter until butter is fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the crust and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the filling. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Place the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on low until it thickens. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and turn mixer to medium, beating until cream holds stiff peaks. Beat in the vanilla or rum until combined.
- Spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled pie. (Remove the plastic wrap first.) Slice and serve.
Adapted from How to Bake Everything
The-FoodTrotter says
Wow I’m shocked, it looks so beautiful and tasty, I can feel my fork digging into this wonderful piece of sweetness ^^
Kelsie says
Awww thank you!
grace says
i feel like i hardly ever see chocolate and eggnog together, but what a dreamy pie you’ve created!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Grace!
thebakingskillet says
This looks amazing Kelsie. The two layers look delicious and who does not like a an oreo cookie crust!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Jenny! Happy Monday!
lynne hoareau says
Now this is a must for sure ! A no bake dessert….even better ! I am all for this one Kelsie. Looks delish…oh and the chocolate…yes, yes, yes 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Lynne!
gardeningfoodie says
OH YUM, this looks so delicious, perfect holiday dessert Kelsie. Love the chocolate in it too 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Ashika!
cakespy says
All I want for Christmas is YOU, sweet pie! <3 Daydream inducing.
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you 🙂 Happy weekend, Jessie!
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries says
Love stress free & delicious recipes, Christmas is busy and hectic enough as it is (plus I have this song now stuck in my head ha ha). A piece of your chocolate eggnog cream pie would definitely help – love love love eggnog 🙂 Have a fantastic weekend, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
Haha! Sorry Miriam! Thank you 🙂
Emma says
That song is so annoying! But this pie looks fab!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Emma!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
Songs getting stuck in my head – my nemesis!! So, yes, totally relate to the Christmas lobotomy, lol!
This cake, oh my! It’s exactly how I want to have my eggnog!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Marissa!
The Home Cook's Kitchen says
ha ha ha you are too funny! i haven’t really even started listening to christmas music yet! this pie though WOW i still haven’t tried eggnog, or eggnog anything for that matter. I think i’ll make some for christmas this year!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Georgie! You have to try eggnog this year. It’s a must for an American Christmas!
kitchenriffs says
Mmmm, pie! Can’t. Get. Enough. 🙂 This looks really good. But now I’ve got that song in my head (thanks for that –not! 🙂 Ear worms are the worst, aren’t they? Anyway, fun post — thanks.
Kelsie says
Haha! Sorry 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
Don’t be stressed out, Kelsie! The holiday season should be about joy and “All I Want for Christmas is You” on repeat. Also, as a food blogger, you’re responsible for developing many festive recipes. Just take it easy:) And this pie! I want it. Let’s be honest. You can leave the crust and cream for yourself, and I’d be more than happy to get all this eggnog custard. Scrumptious!
Kelsie says
Haha! I’m working on de-stressing :). Thank you, Ben!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
Okay, first of all, no one I know likes eggnog. Weird right??
But that just means more for me. I love the sound of an eggnog and chocolate combo!!
Kelsie says
Haha! I think that makes you very lucky. Thank you, Cathleen!