Eggnog Cheesecake (Make-Ahead Christmas Dessert Idea)
Love cheesecake and eggnog?
Here’s how to easily onlinebine these two delicious treats into a dense and creamy mouthwatering cheesecake! This is a PERFECT make-ahead dessert for your holiday gathering that requires very little hands-on time and will beonlinee the hit of the party!
I made mine with a classic graham cracker crust, but you could alternatively use gingersnap cookies for a fun variation. The eggnog taste is pretty subtle and not overpowering, so you could onlinee up with a special sauce or topping. I usually just top with fresh whipped cream, but have recently learned to make stabilized whipped cream using a little unflavored gelatin so it will stay perfect for days, instead of wilting right away.
Eggnog Cheesecake
yield: 16 SERVINGS
cook time: 50 MINUTES
total time: 50 MINUTES
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 and 3/4 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
For the Cake:
- 3- (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 Cup Eggnog
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract or 2 Tablespoons Rum
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- Whipping Cream for Serving
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar together and press it into a 9 inch Springform pan.
3
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool.
4
In a food processor, add cream cheese, eggnog, granulated sugar, flour, then process until smooth, which should be super quick! You can also use mixer or beaters, but I love how quick the food processor is.
5
Blend in eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg.
6
Pour mixture on top of the cooled crust.
7
Bake at 425 for ten minutes. Reduce heat to 250 and bake for another 45-50 minutes until the center of cake is barely firm to the touch.
8
Let cake cool before removing rim.
9
Refrigerate overnight for best results.
10
Top with whipped cream if desired before serving.
Additional Notes
Adapted from allrecipes.online
I am a relatively new cheesecake baker and was under the impression they were difficult to make for a long time, but I think it’s pretty easy, dangerously easy in fact! lol
This cheesecake is such a show-stopper! I really love the texture and classic taste. The crust is perfect too. What a yummy Christmas treat!
