EGGNOG CHEESECAKE

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I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. -Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Dash ground nutmeg
Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gradually stir in the eggnog, extract and nutmeg. Pour filling over crust., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-50 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. If desired, top with whipped cream, then sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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