Rich Holiday Cheesecake (Printable Version)
This winter delight features eggnog filling with a spiced crust, finished with fluffy whipped topping and fresh nutmeg sprinkle.
# What You'll Need:
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8 ounces of crushed gingersnap cookies (about 25 pieces).
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg for the crust.
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4 tablespoons of melted butter (unsalted).
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32 ounces of softened cream cheese.
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1 cup of granulated sugar.
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3/4 cup of chilled eggnog.
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2 room-temperature large eggs.
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2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
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3 tablespoons of regular flour.
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A teeny pinch of sea salt.
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1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
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1 cup of super-cold heavy cream.
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1/4 cup of cold eggnog.
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3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of grated nutmeg for topping.
# Steps to Follow:
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Fire up your oven to 350°F. Cover the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil and give the inside a light grease.
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Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and nutmeg. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
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Bake the crust for 8 minutes until firm. Let it sit to cool completely.
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Whip the cream cheese until creamy, then blend in sugar and eggnog. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Mix in flour, salt, vanilla, and nutmeg until it’s nice and smooth.
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Place your pan inside a larger pan and fill halfway up the sides with hot water. Bake for about 65-70 minutes.
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Turn the oven off, slightly open the door, and leave the cheesecake inside to rest for an hour. Then transfer it to a rack to finish cooling.
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Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 8 hours or overnight, once it has cooled.
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Whisk cold cream, eggnog, and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
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Add the whipped eggnog topping to the cheesecake, then sprinkle with nutmeg and cookie crumbs.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra flavor, toss in some rum extract or spiced rum.
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To avoid leaks, place the springform pan in a 10-inch cake pan before the water bath.
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Make sure to chill it overnight.