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Smooth and velvety chocolate filling infused with eggnog and a hint of espresso, all nestled in an Oreo cookie crust and topped with eggnog whipped cream!

Eggnog Mocha Pie

Smooth and velvety chocolate filling infused with eggnog and a hint of espresso, all nestled in an Oreo cookie crust and topped with eggnog whipped cream!
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crust:

  • 22 Oreos
  • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted

Eggnog Mocha Filling:

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • cup cornstarch
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup eggnog, divided
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Eggnog Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup eggnog
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Ground nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Make the Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Crush the Oreos in a food processor until finely ground. Pour into a mixing bowl with the butter and use a fork to combine. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow crust to cool as you prepare the filling.

Make the Filling:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt together. Gradually stir in a 1/2 cup of the eggnog, whisking until combined; set aside.
  • Combine the remaining cup of eggnog, milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk constantly, allowing the sugar to dissolve, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, transfer 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture to a glass measuring cup. In a slow and steady stream, pour the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to ensure the eggs don't scramble. Slowly pour the tempered egg yolk mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
  • Continue cooking and whisking the mixture over medium heat until it becomes thick and pudding-like, about 1-2 minutes. Once thick, remove saucepan from heat, and whisk in the butter. Add the chopped chocolate, espresso powder and vanilla, whisking until smooth and combined. If you notice bits of cooked egg yolk, pour the warm custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove them.
  • Spread the filling evenly in the cooled pie crust. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

Make the Whipped Cream:

  • In the well-chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream and eggnog. Whip on high until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue whipping until stiff peaks form
  • Spread whipped cream on top of pie. Sprinkle on a few dashes of ground nutmeg, if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

*If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, add another 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder.