Eggnog Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Eggnog Peppermint Bark Cheesecake - A Festive Delight!
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests this holiday season? Look no further than this delicious Eggnog Peppermint Bark Cheesecake! This dessert is the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, rich eggnog, and crunchy peppermint bark, making it a festive treat that everyone will love.
To make this delicious dessert, you will need the following ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups of crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
For the filling:
- 3 packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of eggnog
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1 cup of crushed peppermint bark
- Whipped cream
To begin, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar, eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, mixing well after each addition. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
Once the cheesecake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, sprinkle the crushed peppermint bark over the top of the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and top with whipped cream. The Eggnog Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is now ready to be enjoyed!
This dessert is the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and sweet, making it a festive delight that is sure to impress. The creamy cheesecake is perfectly balanced with the rich eggnog and the crunchy peppermint bark, creating a dessert that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Cream cheese, Eggnog, Peppermint bark.
