Eggnog Cheesecake
Ingredients
Cake
- 4 pkg (8 oz/250 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp (6.5 mL) freshly grated nutmeg (1/2 tsp/2.5 mL ground nutmeg)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
- 4 eggs
- 2 ½ tsp (12.5 mL) rum or vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 ½ cups (375 mL) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (60 mL) melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Topping
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Crust
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Toss the crumbs with the melted butter and sugar. Firmly press into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform cake pan. Bake until lightly golden, for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Step 2
Line the inside of a springform pan with parchment paper strip. Set the pan on a large piece of heavy-duty foil (or double layer of regular foil) and wrap the sides then place in a deep roasting pan.
Cheesecake
- Step 1
Reduce heat to 325°F (160°F). Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, nutmeg and salt until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in rum extract. Pour over crust.
- Step 2
Pour water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of the springform pan.
- Step 3
Bake until set but jiggles slightly in centre, about 70 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave inside for 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack and cool in its water bath. Remove from water. Cool to room temperature. Chill overnight or up to 2 days. Remove spring form pan before serving.
Topping
- Step 1
Beat whipping cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff. Dollop whipped cream over top of cheesecake or onto individual servings. Grate nutmeg overtop.
Tips
Tips:
Substitute rum or vanilla extract for 2 tbsp (30 mL) Amber Rum, if desired.
This cheesecake freezes well in its springform pan, covered with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
To thaw, leave in fridge overnight or let it sit out during the day.
Variations on toppings (make these fresh)—
• whipped cream
• sautéed apples or an apple pecan or pear topping
• fresh raspberries or strawberries
Nutrition Facts
Per serving | |
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Calories | 390 |
Fat | 30 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Trans Fat | 0 g |
Carbohydrate | 390 g |
Fibre | 0 g |
Sugars | 21 g |
Protein | 6 g |
Sodium | 294 mg |