MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE EGGNOG PIE

Makeover Chocolate Eggnog Pie image

I always make this dessert over the holidays using leftover eggnog. Now that it boasts all the classic flavor but half the fat and a third fewer calories, we can savor this holiday tradition down to the last rich crumb. -Beth McCreedy, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ground walnuts
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups eggnog
2-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water, divided
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon rum extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
GARNISH:
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar and cocoa. Stir in butter. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; press mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in eggnog until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; set aside., Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into reserved eggnog mixture., Divide mixture in half. Combine cocoa and remaining water; stir into one portion of eggnog mixture. Stir rum extract into the other portion. Cover and refrigerate mixtures until partially set., Fold whipped topping into rum-flavored filling; spoon into crust. Gently spread chocolate filling over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.