Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Cream Pie, a no-bake dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. This light and fluffy pie features a creamy filling infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all nestled within a crisp pie crust. Topped with freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, every bite offers a perfect balance of flavors that will enchant your guests at any gathering. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, this dessert is ideal for busy schedules or cozy family dinners. Elevate your holiday celebrations with this impressive treat that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix (1 small box)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 9 inch pie crust (blind baked)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk and let it thicken for 3 minutes.
- Stir in molasses and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to lighten it.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Spread remaining whipped cream over the top and garnish with nutmeg if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg