Eggnog Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust
This recipe makes 12 servings with 539 calories, 12g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of 3-less-fat cream cheese, eggnog, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Stir together first 3 ingredients; press mixture onto bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
Add 1 1/2 cups eggnog, and beat until blended. Fold in 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp. flour; carefully pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Turn off oven.
Let cheesecake stand in oven, with door closed, 1 hour.
Remove to wire rack, and let cool completely. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold in remaining 1/2 cup eggnog.
Spread mixture evenly over top of chilled cheesecake, and garnish, if desired.