No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake: Indulgent Treat with Gingersnap Crust
A creamy and festive no-bake eggnog cheesecake with a spiced gingersnap crust, perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- 1 ½ cups crushed gingersnap cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whipped cream
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed gingersnap cookies, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie or cheesecake pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Serve with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
Notes
- You can substitute ginger cookies with graham crackers for a different flavor.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake, Gingersnap Crust, Holiday Dessert