ELEGANT EGGNOG DESSERT

Elegant Eggnog Dessert image

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) pirouette cookies, any flavor
1/2 cup(s) graham crackers, crushed
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
2 - 8 oz. package(s) cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/3 cup(s) eggnog, cold
1 cup(s) milk
2 sm box(es) vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon(s) rum extract
1/8 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Cut each cookie into two 2 1/2" sections; set aside. Crush remaining 1" pieces. In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, cracker crumbs & butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9" springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggnog, milk, dry pudding mixes, extract & nutmeg until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into pudding mixture. Spoon over crust. Cover & refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Arrange reserved cookies around dessert & press gently into sides. Refrigerate leftovers.