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| Eggnog pie |
Brian: We were trying to think of a good pie that had a holiday theme. We considered the ingredients you typically see this time of year, things like candy canes, cinnamon, gingerbread, etc. However, we stumbled across eggnog, and that seemed to definitely be associated with this time of year, and would be a pretty unique pie.
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| Eggnog is the key ingredient as you might guess |
Angie: I was pretty busy making our other holiday treats, so the idea was for Brian to take the lead on the pie while I worked on that. I did pre bake the crusts, so the filling was all that was left for Brian.
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| Peanut Butter Balls |
Brian: That was the idea, but I must admit, this pie stressed me out a bit. I am a bit of a black and white cook, I like to have all the ingredients listed and measured out. This pie was a combination of two different recipes. We looked up an eggnog pie recipe for the ingredients, but we wanted to cook it more like our creme brulee pie. This is also the second week in a row where I started cooking without fully planning. Last week I made the filling, but then realized I had not yet baked the crusts. Doh!
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| Christmas spices |
Angie: I came over and helped after things got started. This pie does have several things going on, so you do have to plan. You need egg yolks in the recipe, so those have to be separated and broken up. You have some measured ingredients to add, you need to temper in the mixture, and after Brian started cooking the Eggnog and corn starch, he was kind of stuck at the stove.
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| Vanilla |
Brian: I would recommend you start by getting everything ready you are going to need for your pie first. Separate your eggs and beat your yolks. You then want to add that to your sugar mixture and mix well. You then add in mascarpone cheese, which is an ingredient I've never heard of, let alone used.
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| Mascarpone cheese |
Angie: Mascarpone was a new one for both of us. According to the label, some will use this cheese as a spread instead of butter. You mix it well with the sugar mixture, and that is the major preparation you will do. Keep your vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon close by for later.
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| Mixing together ingredients |
Brian: Now that you have your sugar mixture ready, you begin working on your other mixture, eggnog and cornstarch. Simmer that together until the cornstarch dissolves nicely and it starts to bubble. The bubbling alerts you to temper in the sugar mixture. We took 1/2 a cup of the eggnog mixture, and slowly added it to the sugar mixture. Once that mixed well, we very slowly added the sugar mixture back into the eggnog mixture, stirring well the whole time. And really, as Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part."
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| Adding the mixture to the pie shell |
Angie: Cream pies always take some time to prepare. You start to question yourself, if you added the ingredients correctly, and then all of a sudden... when it does quicken it thickens quickly. This recipe called for a dash of vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon, so I added that after the mixture was nice and thick, and I poured into the pie shells.
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| Waiting for the pie to set up |
Brian: I loved this pie, but I LOVE eggnog. This pie has a very bold eggnog flavor, so if you don't like it, I guarantee this isn't the pie for you. I will say this, since it is so bold, I think pairing it with something would be good. Some whipped cream would add a different texture, and the original recipe called it a brulee. I think that layer of braised sugar on top would compliment this pie nicely. The pie cut into awesome pieces.
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| Eggnog pie slice |
Angie: I'm not an eggnog fan, at all. While the filling was cooking I thought it had a strong bubble gum aroma. I did take a small bite and thought it was really tasty though so even if you aren't an eggnog fan I think you'll enjoy this pie!!
Pie Recipient of the Week
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| Deena! |
Our pie recipient of the week is Deena. Brian and Deena attended the same school, Avon High School, and they both have kids that attend the school now. They also have worked together, so it was nice to provide her a pie.
She has a great husband and family, and is recovering from a recent surgery. We should note, she mentioned that she thought the pie sounded good when we posted pictures on our Facebook page. Hint Hint: Let us know what pie sounds good to you, and it aids us in the selection process. :)
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups eggnog
3 Tbs. Corn Starch
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup white sugar
3 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)
1 dash ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pre-baked pie shell
Simmer your eggnog and cornstarch together, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to bubble. Beat your egg yolks and add in your sugar. Next, add your mascarpone cheese to the sugar mixture, mixing until blended and smooth. Temper 1/4 of your eggnog mixture into your sugar mixture. After that has mixed well, add back to your eggnog mixture, turn to medium high heat and continue to heat until thick and creamy. Add in your vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon after you take off of heat, and then pour into pie crust. Place in refrigerator until pies set up.
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