Garden-Inspired Recipes & Cooking

Eggnog Cheesecake with Fresh Mint | Recipe

This mouth-watering recipe uses nutmeg, cinnamon, and eggnog to create a warm favor, which fresh mint contrasts with beautifully. Create the eggnog cheesecake for the family and watch their jaws drop. Served best with after-dinner coffee.

Fresh Mint Eggnog Cheesecake

Recipe by GardenuityCourse: DessertDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

This recipe is holiday ready and garden-inspired. With an eggnog filling and mint to top, this cheesecake is a hit with the whole family. Add whipped cream to finish it off!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of crushed granola

  • 5 Tbsp melted Butter

  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

  • Filling:
  • 16 oz softened Cream Cheese

  • 1 cup Sugar

  • ½ cup Eggnog

  • 1 tsp Rum

  • ½ tsp Nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon

  • 16 oz Heavy Whipping Cream

  • Fresh mint

Directions

  • Crush granola in food processor.
  • Add melted butter and sugar, and pulse to incorporate.
  • Press mixture into bottom and partially up the sides of a springform pan.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to firm.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
  • Add in eggnog, rum extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Beat until fully blended.
  • Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold eggnog mixture into whipped cream.
  • Spread evenly into crust.
     
  • Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours before serving.
  • Garnish with mint and additional whipped topping if desired.
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