Ingredients

  • baked 9-inch pie shell
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 3 Tbsp. cold water
  • 2 c. commercial egg nog
  • 1 c. heavy cream, whipped
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla or 1 tsp. rum flavoring
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Method

  • Soften gelatin in cold water.
  • Warm the egg nog over direct low heat and stir in the softened gelatin.
  • Gently heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Chill until partially set, and then beat until smooth.
  • Beat sugar, salt and flavorings into whipped cream.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into egg nog and pour into prepared pie shell.
  • Chill 2 or more hours before serving. Garnish with grated nutmeg, toasted slivered almonds and more whipped cream, if desired.