December 2008

Eggnog Cheesecake

Ingredients
      3-8oz bars of cream cheese (24 oz total)
      3/4 cup sour cream
      3 eggs
      1 egg yolk
      1 cup sugar
      3/4 cup eggnog
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract
      1 teaspoon rum extract
      1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
      graham cracker crust
      9 inch springform pan

Graham Cracker Crust
      1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
      1/4 cup sugar
      1/3 cup melted butter
      1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
      1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Crust
Combine all ingredients for crust in a bowl. Mix well to combine. Press into bottom and half way up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.

Cheesecake
Using an electric mixer beat cream cheese until light and smooth. Add sugar, mix to combine. With mixer running, add 1 egg at a time incorporating fully before adding next. Add egg yolk. Add remaining ingredients and continue beating for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared crust. Bake about 1 hour or until center is set. Let cool then refrigerate several hours. Release sides of springform pan.

Serves 12-16.