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eggnog kahlua cheesecake with a gingersnap crust

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Devinesalvage avatar
Dothan, AL
Updated on Oct 20, 2017

I got the inspiration for this recipe in the 2009 BHG December issue. Over the years there have been some changes added to it. What you are getting is the best one so far. It never had any alcohol until last year. I never used the Grape Nuts for the crust but didn't get this one together until last year. This was made for my oldest son Hunter Jack because he loves eggnog.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This delicious cheesecake recipe embodies Christmas. The flavors of eggnog and Kahlua blend to create a delectable holiday dessert. Rum and nutmeg add a rich, buttery, sweet flavor and then there's a bite from the spicy gingerbread crust. Caramel drizzled on top guarantees everyone will fall in love with this cheesecake at first bite.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 3/4 box gingersnap cookies (16 oz box; use 12 oz)
  • - about 1 sleeve of graham crackers
  • 1 cup sweet pecans
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash sea or kosher salt
  • CHEESECAKE
  • 3 boxes cream cheese, 8 oz each
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 - eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua
  • 1 tablespoon rum flavoring
  • CARAMEL TOPPING
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make eggnog kahlua cheesecake with a gingersnap crust

Test Kitchen Tips
If you want to remove the cheesecake from the bottom of the pan, cut a round of parchment paper and put it on the bottom of the pan (before adding the crust ingredients) for easy removal.
  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375 and butter a 9-10" springform pan. Set aside.
  • Gingersnaps in a food processor.
    Step 2
    In food processor bowl, process the gingersnaps. Put aside in another bowl.
  • Processing graham crackers.
    Step 3
    Then process the graham crackers.
  • Adding sugar, spices, and pecans.
    Step 4
    While still processing, add sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, sea salt, and pecans.
  • Incorporating butter into the mixture.
    Step 5
    Add back in gingersnaps and slowly add butter til processed to crumb form.
  • Crust pressed into a springform pan.
    Step 6
    Press into a springform pan to about 1" up the side.
  • Baked crust cooling.
    Step 7
    Bake 10-12 min until lightly brown.
  • Adding cream cheese to a food processor.
    Step 8
    In clean food processor bowl, add cream cheese until smooth.
  • Incorporating sugar into cream cheese.
    Step 9
    Add sugar until combined.
  • Incorporating eggs into mixture.
    Step 10
    Then add eggs scraping down sides until combined.
  • Adding eggnog to the mixture.
    Step 11
    Add eggnog, vanilla, rum flavor, and Kaluha until combined.
  • Pouring filling into the pie crust.
    Step 12
    Pour filling into crust.
  • Cheesecake baking in the oven.
    Step 13
    Bake 45 min until sides are slightly puffed (center will be soft). Turn off oven, leave the door ajar and let sit for 1 hr.
  • Cheesecake cooling on the counter.
    Step 14
    Then transfer to the countertop and let sit 30 min. Once the cheesecake has cooled, loosen sides and refrigerate overnight.
  • Melting butter in a saucepan.
    Step 15
    Make the caramel topping the next day prior to serving. To make the caramel topping, melt the butter in a saucepan.
  • Adding milk and sugar to butter.
    Step 16
    Add the milk and sugar; let come to a boil.
  • Mixture boiling on the stove.
    Step 17
    Let it boil until sugar is all melted; stirring constantly.
  • Adding vanilla to mixture.
    Step 18
    Take off the burger and add the vanilla.
  • Continuing to stir sauce.
    Step 19
    Continue stirring until mixture coats the back of the spoon.
  • Drizzling sauce over cheesecake.
    Step 20
    Drizzle sauce over cheesecake. Then cut and serve.
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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #rum
Keyword: #pecans
Keyword: #Flavoring
Keyword: #kahlua
Keyword: #eggnog
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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