Holiday Eggnog Pudding

Name: Holiday Eggnog Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 12 Pirouette cookies or cookies of your choice; 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups cold eggnog, divided; 1-1/2 cups cold milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 to 3 teaspoons rum extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Whipped topping

Ring in the holidays with this creamy treat that pairs extra-thick pudding crunchy cookie crumbs. "The individual servings look so festive yet come together quite easily," writes Mesa, Arizona's Anita Beaty.

Ingredients

12 Pirouette cookies or cookies of your choice
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups cold eggnog, divided
1-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 to 3 teaspoons rum extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped topping

Directions

Crush four cookies; set remaining cookies aside for garnish. In a small bowl, combine the crushed cookies, graham cracker crumbs and butter. Divide among eight serving dishes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup eggnog. Add the milk, pudding mix, extract, nutmeg and remaining eggnog. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Spoon about 3/4 cup into each dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped topping and reserved cookies.