We have been well supplied with eggnog since the holidays.
I don't know how I will enjoy my morning coffee now without it...there's only enough left for about the next two days...Of course though, all good things must come to an end. I couldn't think of a more delicious note to bid my coffee mate adieu than with a thick, creamy, luscious cheesecake.
Crust:
1 cup finely ground cookies or graham crackers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Cheesecake:
1 8oz package of cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup eggnog
1/4 cup sour cream
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a small bowl combine cookies and butter. Pour the crumbs into an 8-in cheesecake pan, smooth and press down into the base. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the cheesecake.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and eggs until mixed.
Add eggnog, sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the cheesecake pan. Wrap the cheesecake pan will aluminum foil and place in a roasting pan. Pour enough water into the roasting pan until it comes half way up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
Bake for about 25 minutes. It should not be too firm as it will firm up more once it cools. Remove from the oven and water bath and let it rest for 30 minutes on a wire rack.
Once the cheesecake has cooled enough, place a sheet of plastic wrap on the top. Be sure to gently press the plastic wrap down on top of the cake so moisture doesn't form and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy!
Sandee says
Never cared for eggnog, but cheesecake...that's another story. Yummy.
Have a fabulous day Tammy. My best to you and your wonderful mom. ☺
Mary Frances McNellis says
We still have eggnog, too! That is so smart, to have it with your coffee. I'm so glad you posted this; it will help me use up the last of the eggnog. This cheesecake looks so creamy and rich!
Tammy says
Eggnog coffee is almost as good as Pumpkin Spice - almost 😉 But not that there we're out of both I don't know what I will do :O I'll think of something Mary Frances and post it in the coming weeks 😀
Dottie says
Hi Tammy, What a luscious Cheesecake! My very favorite of all is Cheesecake, but I have never had a piece made with Eggnog! Just looks so creamy and smooth. Oh My Goodness! Just speaking about Cheesecake is making me hungry..Thanks for sharing this recipe...Blessings, Dottie 🙂
Tammy says
Dottie, I live for fall/winter. Apple Cider & Pumpkin Spice in the Fall, Eggnog in December. It is sooo good!! ^_^
David says
Tammy, My better half loves cheesecake and she loves eggnog! This would be her ideal combination of the two... Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Liz Berg says
What a great use for leftover holiday eggnog! The flavor must be divine! Hope you're having a lovely week, Catherine!
Nee says
Hi Tammy , what a great idea to use up the left-over eggnog , boy , do the cheesecake look yummy Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rosita Vargas says
Ohhh Tammy se ven muy lindo,cremoso y suave me encanta su receta,abrazos.
Kathy says
Luscious looking cheesecake. A perfect way to use up that leftover eggnog!
Kim G. says
You have any leftover???? I can do the trip:) Looks good Catherine!
~~louise~~ says
Hi Tammy!!!
No more eggnog in this house. I've been exploring all the exciting way to use eggnog on Pinterest and boy was I surprised! Of course I had to try one or two or more, lol...I may just need to get me some more though. What an amazing cheesecake. It looks perfect:) I can only imagine how dreamy it tastes...
Thank you so much for sharing, Tammy...hugs to Mom:)
Zainab Storms says
Tammy we have been going through withdrawals here too. This cheesecake looks so creamy and decadent. Love it!! If only I can find one last cartoon.
Tammy says
Zainab, I'm down to the last drip D: ...I can feel my life slipping away slowly xP ...I actually searched the refrigerator this morning hoping (more like praying) that I had missed a carton in the back. No such luck :,(
Medeja says
This cheesecake sounds so good 🙂 I haven't tried, but I am sure eggnog is a great ingredient for cheesecake.
Elzbieta Hester says
I haven't tasted eggnog since we left the USA and every year around the Holidays, Julian wonders: where is it? That cheesecake must taste fantastic! 🙂 ela
Katerina says
Fantastic cheesecake I would love to try it!
Lenia says
What a tempting dessert!
Blessings,dear Cathrine!
Beth says
Tammy and Catherine, what a perfect holiday dessert!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Oh, my. I'm going to have to save this for next Christmas! Perfect. Wishing you a wonderful day with many blessings ~ tanna
Chatty Crone says
Looks interesting - love you.
Celyn PS says
looks good! thanks for sharing!
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