Best Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake Recipes

HOLIDAY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and margarine;press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
• Combine cream cheese and sugar at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Gradually add gelatin and eggnog, mixing until blended.
• Chill until slightly thickened; fold in whipped cream.
• Pour over crust; chill until firm.
• VARIATION: Ingrease sugar to 1/3 Celsius.
• Substitute milk for eggnog.
• Add 1 t vanilla and 3/4 t rum extract.
• Continue as directed.

HOLIDAY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
• Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Gradually add gelatin and egnog, mixing until blended.
• Chill until slightly thickened; fold in whipped cream.
• Pour over crust; chill until firm.

HOLIDAY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 325. Spray a 9" springform pan w/ cooking spray. In bowl combine cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and butter. Press into bottom of pan. Bake 10 mins.
• 2. Remove pan from oven. Heat oven to 425. In bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog until smooth. Beat in eggs, nutmeg and rum . Pout over crust.
• 3. Bake for 10 mins. Heat oven to 250. Bake for 45 mins.

HOLIDAY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• For Eggnog:
• In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, vanilla and spices over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling slightly, whisking constantly. Set aside and cool for a couple of minutes.
• Add a little of the warm milk to the egg yolks and whisk to temper the egg mixture. Add the rest of the milk and blend to combine.
• Return this mixture to the pan, add the brandy and stirring constantly heat for about 1 min. until frothy.
• Cover and reserve at room temperature until ready to use.
• For Crust:
• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 10 min., then set aside to cool.
• Cover the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from leaking into the cake during baking.
• For Filling:
• Heat oven to 300°F.
• Fill a baking pan with about 3/4 inch of hot water. Place it on the middle rack of the oven.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on low speed until light and fluffy.
• Add the sugar, flour and nutmeg, and keep beating, scraping the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Add 1 cup of the reserved eggnog and blend thoroughly.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until incorporated.
• Pour cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust, and bake at 300°F in the water bath for 1 hour 15 min.
• Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door closed for 30 min.
• Open the oven door and let cool for another 30 min.
• Refrigerate without covering for 5 hours or overnight.
• For Topping:
• Beat the whipping cream, 1/4 cup of the remaining reserved eggnog and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream and use to decorate the top of the cheesecake.