Eggnog Pie

One of my favorite holiday drinks is eggnog. I just like it plain, with no alcohol added. Thick, cool and creamy, I only drink it in December, and only a little bit. So what should we do with the leftover? Why make something else rich and decadant, of course. I hate to throw anything anyway. Remember, Americans waste over 28% of they buy. This recipe has only 6 ingredients. You can make it extremely easy by using a store bought pie crust, instead of making you're own. The store bought crust is very good. This recipe is adapted from a Whole Foods recipe. In case you don't check the Whole Foods web site and blog, you're missing lots of great recipes and healthy cooking ideas. I check it frequently and have added new healthy salads to a long repetoire of favorites. Here's an eggnog pie recipe to keep your family happy through the end of the year. Happy New Year! Eggnog Pie Ingredients: •1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell •4 large eggs • 3/4 cup sugar(to cut calories, try half sugar, half splenda) •1 1/2 cup eggnog •1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • Freshly grated nutmeg (optional) Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line pie crust with parchment paper or foil, fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and continue to bake 15 minutes longer or until lightly golden. Let cool on wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until blended. Add eggnog and vanilla and whisk until well combined. Pour into pie shell. Bake pie until just set (still jiggling slightly), about 1 hour. Pie will puff while baking and settle upon cooling. Cool completely to serve. Slice and garnish with nutmeg. Nutritional Info: Per Serving:250 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 135mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 24g sugar), 6g protein