Easy Eggnog Cheesecake With Caramel Pecan Topping

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Two things happen when we all get excited when Eggnog hits the grocery shelves during the Holidays:

First, we load up our grocery carts with this delicious treat, giddy with anticipation of cozy afternoons, sipping rum & eggnog with a good book.

Second, we just know that we have to offer Eggnog when entertaining during the holidays, but that there will be lots left over.

So you probably wonder, and I know I do:

What the heck do I do with all of this leftover eggnog?

Well that’s what this post will help you with!

eggnog cheesecake, whole cake, and slice on bottom with white lettering Eggnog Cheesecake

Why Eggnog Cheesecake?

I wanted to make this Easy Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe last Christmas, but I just wasn’t able to get to it with everything else we had on the go.

Life’s like that, right?

Last year’s ‘showstopper’ was my Chocolate Raspberry Tart and oh boy, it was amazing!

Our son-in-law, James, who is also Dad to the famous Louisa and Joey, loves cheesecake.

Related:  Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake, Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

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So knowing I was in charge of desserts for Christmas Eve, there could be no question, that this Easy Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe would be on the menu!

Recipes that use eggnog are not that easy to find, so I adapted this recipe from one I found on allrecipes.com.  If you haven’t been there you should really check it out, it is a HUGE database of recipes created by folks just like us!

cheesecake made with eggnog, graham cracker crust and pecan and brown sugar praline topping on a pale blue china plate with a large slice removed

My adaptations?  Well just look at that Pecan Praline Topping, for starters.  The perfect match for all that creamy eggnog, nutmeg and cream cheese don’t you think?

 Instant Pot, Slow-Cooker or Oven?

I’ve been baking quite a few cheesecakes in either my slow cooker or Instant Pot lately.  It’s been awhile since I actually baked one on the oven.  One of the issues I’ve had when baking cheesecakes in the past is that the top would crack, because the oven was either too dry or too hot – or both!

generous slice of eggnog cheesecake topped with pralines and brown sugar on a dark blue plate

A Very Important Step!

I also would recommend that you place parchment paper in the bottom of your spring form pan before you make the graham cracker crust, so that the cheesecake will slide off the bottom easily once it is cooled.  You won’t believe how many times I forget this important step!

lining springform pan with parchment paper
Line bottom of springform pan with parchment paper and grease

Eggnog Cheesecake Step-By-Step Instructions:

This Easyย Eggnog Cheesecakeย Recipe calls for the graham cracker crust to be pre-baked, so before you do that, wrap the bottom of the pan in aluminum foil – two layers for sure. ย Then when you add the cheesecake filling, the entire pan is placed inside a large roasting pan, with about 1″ of water all around. ย We use a 9″ springform pan for this cheesecake, so a larger pan works well. (see the video below!)

What’s a Bain Marie?

This is where my love of baking shows has really helped me!  When I’ve watched the Great British Baking Show or even the new Great Canadian Baking Show, the experienced bakers use a ‘water bath’ or bain marie as it’s also known.  What this does is keep the cheesecake baking at a consistent temperature, and allows the steam to keep the inside of the oven moist.  You can see how I’ve done in this in the video.

Once the eggnog cheesecake is baked, remove it from the water bath and let it cool for about 10 minutes. ย Then slide a knife around the edge to loosen the cake from the pan, but still keep the ring around the cake – you can loosen the clip just don’t take it out. ย I like my cheesecakes to set up overnight, and that is exactly what I did here.

When you are ready to serve your deliciously Easy Eggnog Cheesecake, run your knife under really hot water, it will make the slicing process so much easier!

Enjoy your Eggnog Cheesecake.

Bon Appetit!

big slice of eggnog cheesecake topped with sugared pecans on a dark blue plate
eggnog cheesecake side view on blue plate with praline topping

Easy Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe

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An easy and delicious Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe so creamy you will think you are drinking a Rum & Eggnog! 
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine North American
Servings 10
Calories 503 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter - melted
  • 1 cup white sugar

Topping

  • 1 cup pecan halves - roasted
  • 3 pkgs cream cheese - 8 ounce packages, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter - melted
  • 1 tbsp rum
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Filling

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup eggnog
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons rum
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
  • Wrap the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. Blend in eggs, rum and nutmeg. Pour mixture into cooled crust.
  • Place pan inside a large roasting pan with 1″ of water. ย This is the water bath or ‘bain marie’.ย 
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and immediately remove the cheesecake from the water bath.ย 
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and then loosen cake from rim. Let cake cool completely before removing the rim, preferrably overnight.
  • Mix the topping ingredients in a small saucepan on top of the stove, and bring to a boil. ย Let cool, and spread the topping on your cheesecake when you are ready to serve. ย 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g

These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Millie.

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