Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce / 400ml) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240ml) prepared eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground nutmeg, plus extra for garnish
- 1 envelope (1/4 ounce / 7g) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the pie plate.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Gently heat the bloomed gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely dissolved (about 1-2 minutes). Do not boil.
- Gradually whisk the dissolved gelatin into the eggnog filling base, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the eggnog filling until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing gently against the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Just before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg. Slice and serve chilled.