No Bake Eggnog Pie #ChristmasSweetsWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This is Day 2 of #ChristmasSweetsWeek!  We have such an amazing group of sponsors that I wanted to share our prize package with you again. Look at all the goodies below!

Thank you ChristmasSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The ChristmasSweetsWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Six (6) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The ChristmasSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the ChristmasSweetsWeek posts or entry.

Prize #1 Dixie Crystals Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker.

Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South's choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. For generations, Dixie Crystals has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations. Our pure cane, non-GMO sugar products guarantee that treasured family recipes will turn out right every time. Bake with love and Dixie Crystals.

Prize #2 Cabot Creamery Co-operative 

Cabot is giving one winner a cheese gift set, including a Cabot Cheese slate cutting board, small cheese cleaver, Cabot custom Bee’s Wrap, an assortment of Cabot’s finest cheeses.

Cabot Creamery Co-operative, makers of naturally aged, award-winning cheeses and dairy products is owned by 1,000 dairy farm families in New England and New York.

Prize #3 LorAnn Oils & Flavors

LorAnn is giving one winner a collection of 6 LorAnn Bakery Emulsions, a collection of three LorAnn Oils vanilla extracts, a candy making cookbook, The Sweetapolita Bakebook, and a 12-unit variety pack of LorAnn super-strength candy oils.

Our flavors. Your creations. For over 50 years, LorAnn Oils has been supplying professionals and home chefs with the finest quality candy and baking flavors, essential oils, and specialty ingredients. Visit us at LorAnn Oils & Flavors to shop, learn, and discover new recipe ideas.

Prize #4 Joyjolt 

Joyjolt is giving one winner an Aurora Whiskey Decanter Set. Our Aurora Whiskey Decanter set has a timeless and sophisticated design that adds both class and style to any table. This set is hand made with top quality lead free crystal glass and cutting edge materials. The sets quality, design and upscale packaging makes the Aurora a perfect addition to your home, bar, hotel, restaurant, club or office. DRINK WITH JOY. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

Here at JoyJolt we believe that so many of the moments you enjoy most include raising a glass. From the jolt you get from that first sip of coffee in the morning to toasting a milestone with close friends. Thats why we have created glassware equally as special and unique as your happiest moments.

Prize #5 Sweets &Treats

Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles Box at a $150 value. It contains holiday mixes, classic sprinkles, and some of their most popular sprinkles.

Sweets & Treats, a party and baking supplies manufacturer and wholesaler, started out of a baking industry need for truly greaseproof cupcake liners. From there, the company expanded into a handful of specialized categories including the latest, Sweet Sprinkles, their one of a kind sprinkles and sprinkle mix line. With hundreds of truly unique products, they are a one-stop shop for your next party!

Prize #6 Torani 

Torani is giving one winner a year supply of Torani: 12-750ml glass bottles, flavors will be winner's choice, plus pumps for each bottle.

Torani inspires you to taste life, one flavorful experience at a time. Even though people all over the world recognize our iconic Torani bottle, we’ve remained a family-owned company -- adhering to the high-quality standards that Rinaldo and Ezilda set over 90 years ago. Each and every syrup, sauce, and smoothie is created with care and pride. Way back we started with just five syrups. Today, you can use more than 100 of our naturally flavored syrups, sauces and beverage bases in coffees, sodas, teas, smoothies, cocktails and more. And we’re excited to bring you new taste traditions and flavors as we move forward.

Now for my No Bake Egg Nog Pie.  I first wrote up the recipe for my daughter and son-in-law and I gave myself a little chuckle when I sent the email. I'll share it with you here:

Make the crust:

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs (you can buy a box of graham cracker crumbs or you can crush approx 12 full sized graham crackers

1/3 c sugar (I replace it with the granulated sugar replacement in the pantry)

6 T butter, melted (this is not the same as 6 T of melted butter. Measure 6 T of butter and then melt it)

Mix the sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Pour in the butter and mix well. Pour the mixture into your pie pan and press until firm. I have a roller I use for this purpose. Place crust in the refrigerator to firm.  That takes a few hours (3-4.)

Make the filling (don't mess with these ingredients!)

1 box INSTANT sugar-free vanilla pudding

2 c light eggnog

1 container of Lite Cool Whip, thawed

Beat the eggnog and pudding together until pudding is slightly firm.  Fold in the Cool Whip. Fold until all the ingredients are well blended. Do not whisk, or put into a blender, or use a mixer or a hand blender. Do this by hand. If you aren't familiar with folding as in cooking, look it up so you won't deflate the filling.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Set it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight is even better. It gives you a nice firm pie. 

NOW you can mess with the topping, make your homemade whipped topping with rum, etc. Rum is traditional with eggnog but I think brandy would be extraordinary!  You may want to add a tablespoon of the sugar replacement to your whipping cream. When you add sugar to making whipping cream, add it at the beginning. Get your mixing bowl and whisk cold by putting it in the freezer for 20 minutes.  Start cold and go high!  Also adding a pinch of sugar makes it so much better.  

And if you want an extra special pie, add 1 T of the Loran's Eggnog Flavoring to the pudding mixture. Fold in until well incorporated.

Love,

Mom

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#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Candy Cane Crunch Milkshake from The Redhead Baker

Caramel Hot Chocolate Toddy from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Gingersnap Eggnog Shooter from Seduction In The Kitchen

Grumpy Grinch Punch from For the Love of Food

Merry Mistletoe Cocktail from Who Needs A Cape?

Raspberry Thyme Prosecco Punch from Take Two Tapas

Vanilla Milk Punch from Cooking with Carlee

Breakfast:

Cranberry Orange Make Ahead French Toast Bake from With Two Spoons

Candies:

Cookie Butter Balls from The Bitter Side of Sweet

White Chocolate Bark from Family Around the Table

Desserts:

Champagne, Cranberry, and White Chocolate Layer Cake from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies from Kate's Recipe Box

Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle Tart from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen

Cranberry Orange Crinkle Cookies from Love and Confections

Double Chocolate Mousse Cake from The Crumby Kitchen

Gingerbread Cookie Cups from Moore or Less Cooking

Gingerbread Cupcakes from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

Gingerbread Sprinkle Cookies from Daily Dish Recipes

Grandma's Chocolate Pie from Tip Garden

Italian Butter Cookies from April Golightly

No Bake Eggnog Pie from Our Good Life

Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Bread from Sweet Beginnings