Eggnog Pie
This is a family favorite holiday pie. It has a creamy, mousse like texture without using prepared eggnog.
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks, (well beaten)
- ⅔ cup granulated white sugar, (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups half and half, (heated to the point of just before boiling)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin ((unflavored))
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup almonds, (chopped (optional))
- 1 baked pie crust
- nutmeg
- maraschino cherries, (to garnish if desired)
Steps
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In large bowl add salt and ⅓ cup sugar to the egg yolks. Whisk together. Whisk in a tablespoon of the hot half and half, then whisk in another. Keep whisking in the half and half just a little at a time until it is all incorporated.
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Pour the mixture into a the top of a double boiler over low heat and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon thickly.
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Dissolve the gelatin in cold water. Add the gelatin, vanilla, and almond extract to the custard and blend well. Pour the mixture back into bowl and chill until slightly thickened.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Add remaining ⅓ cup of sugar gradually. Fold the egg white mixture into the chilled mixture. Stir in the almonds.
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Pour the eggnog custard into a baked pie shell and chill until ready to serve (at least 2½ hours). Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and maraschino cherries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| egg yolks | 3 large | - | - |
| granulated white sugar | 0.667 cup | - | - |
| salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| half and half | 2 cups | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 7.000 |
| gelatin | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| cold water | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| vanilla extract | 1.5 teaspoons | - | - |
| almond extract | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| egg whites | 3 large | - | - |
| almonds | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| baked pie crust | 1 | - | - |
| nutmeg | - | - | - |
| maraschino cherries | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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