Spiked Eggnog Cream Pie Parfaits Recipe
These Spiked Eggnog Cream Pie Parfaits are a festive and creamy dessert featuring a luscious eggnog mousse with a hint of spiced rum, layered with buttery graham cracker crumbs and topped with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these easy-to-make parfaits bring the classic holiday flavors of eggnog and spices into a delightful no-bake treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 parfaits 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Mousse
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 1/4 cup spiced rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Crust Topping
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with eggnog, spiced rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly until the pudding powder dissolves completely. Refrigerate the mixture until it firms up, approximately 10 minutes.
- Chill Equipment: Place a mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to chill, which helps achieve better whipped cream volume.
- Whip Cream: Pour heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, then continue beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill the whipped cream until ready to use.
- Combine Pudding and Whipped Cream: Gently fold 2 cups of the whipped cream into the prepared pudding mixture until combined, creating a smooth mousse. Transfer the mousse into a Ziploc bag and refrigerate until needed. Reserve the remaining whipped cream for topping the parfaits.
- Prepare Graham Cracker Crumbs: Use a food processor to grind graham crackers into fine crumbs. In a bowl, mix these crumbs with melted butter until combined and slightly moistened.
- Assemble Parfaits: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each jar or serving glass. Cut a small hole in the corner of the Ziploc bag filled with mousse and pipe the mousse on top of the crumbs. Add a dollop of the reserved whipped cream on top and sprinkle lightly with nutmeg for garnish.
- Chill and Serve: Keep the parfaits refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- The spiced rum is optional and can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
- Make sure to chill the bowl and whisk before whipping cream to achieve better volume.
- For an extra festive touch, garnish with a cinnamon stick or grated nutmeg on top.
- If graham cracker crumbs are unavailable, crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers can be substituted.
- These parfaits can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Keywords: eggnog dessert, holiday parfait, no-bake dessert, spiked eggnog, creamy mousse, graham cracker crust
