# Christmas Beverage Desserts This Eggnog Pie Recipe is a Certain Crowd-Pleaser During the Holidays By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggnog-pie References: [tasteofhome](http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-eggnog-pie) This eggnog pie turns a traditional and seasonal beverage into a delicious dessert. From Tastes Like Home, the Christmas Eggnog Pie recipe is an easy homemade dish that is sure to impress during the holiday season. Even if you are not a big fan of the [eggnog drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldfashioned-eggnog), you might love this treat. If you want to make this wintery delight, you will need eggnog, milk, nutmeg, pastry shell, rum or rum extract and [vanilla pudding mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-nog-whole-milk-greek-yogurt). The pie can be topped with whipped cream and extra nutmeg, which is totally optional. You can also customize this recipe and change things up by swapping out the pre-prepared pastry shell with a [vodka pie crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-2) made from scratch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holiday Beverage-inspired Desserts:** Many traditional drinks of the holiday season have yet to be translated into desserts, paving the way for innovation opportunities in the food industry. - **Customizable Pie Crusts:** As seen in this recipe, using unexpected liquors such as vodka into pie crusts could push the boundaries for pastry-making and baking industries. - **Elevated Comfort Food:** Transforming a classic, yet somewhat unpopular drink like eggnog into a unique and delicious dessert creates a chance for businesses to generate appeal around re-invention of nostalgic food products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing/processing:** This trend opens up the possibility of producing new products, or creating limited edition seasonal offerings under already established brands. - **Baking and Pastry Service Providers:** Bakers have the chance to create new and unique recipes by combining different types of liquors with ingredients in desserts and introducing a new level of sophistication into their products. - **Catering and Event Services:** Incorporating unique dessert dishes into your catering lineup can set you apart from competitors and create new revenue streams during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Eggnog-Made Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-nog-tres-leches-cake.md) - [Prepackaged Eggnog Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-chillers-eggnog.md) - [Tropical Spiked Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-tiki-nog.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Compact Eggnog Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggnog-cocktail.md) - [Eggnog Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-nog.md) - [Boozy Eggnog Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-boozy-eggnog.md) - [Wine-Based Egg Nogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-egg-nog-wine-based.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-nog.md)