Eggnog Custard Pie

A custard pie made of eggnog and topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients:

• FILLING:
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/8-1/4 t nutmeg
• 2 c eggnog (not canned)
• 2 T brandy or rum
• 1 t vanilla
• TOPPING:
• 1 c whipping cream
• 3 T powdered sugar
• 1-2 t brandy or rum
• nutmeg

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl beat eggs; add remaining filling ingredients, blend well. Pour into a 9" unbaked pasty shell. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 30-40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. In a small bowl beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and brandy (or rum); beat until stiff peaks form. Garnish pie with topping and sprinkle with nutmeg. Keep refrigerated.

Number of Servings: 8-12