No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
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No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Description
This cheesecake starts with a buttery graham cracker crust pressed and set either by baking briefly or chilling. Cranberry jam is spread evenly over the crust for a tart contrast. The filling mixes cream cheese with sugar and eggnog until smooth, then folded with whipped heavy cream to create a light, fluffy texture without baking.
The dessert is chilled until firm, allowing the flavors to blend. The inclusion of eggnog lends a seasonal spiced sweetness, complementing the cranberry's brightness. Topping with fresh and sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs adds festive decoration and an herbal touch.
This no-bake cheesecake is ideal for holiday gatherings or warm days when oven use is undesired. Its texture is creamy with a balance of sweet and tart. Setting the crust properly ensures a stable base. The folding technique keeps the filling airy.
Ingredients
- 5 oz graham cracker crumbs
- 2 oz butter salted
- 7 oz cranberry jam
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 oz eggnog
- 16 oz heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Grind up the graham crackers if not pre-ground. Use a food processor (quickest) or place them in a sealable bag and break them up using a rolling pin. Add melted butter to the cracker crumbs. Blend well together and transfer into a deep pie dish. Even out the bottom and sides.
- To 'set' the crust or base, either put the pie dish in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 8 minutes OR place it in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Spread the Cranberry Jam evenly over the bottom of the crust.
- Whip the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour in the eggnog.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until peaks can be formed. Using a metal spoon, add the whipped cream to the bowl containing the cream cheese and eggnog.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture (refer to 'Instructions' section for more information how to fold.)
- Decorate the Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake with fresh and sugared cranberries and sprigs of rosemary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1027IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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