posted by alsgirl 11-30-98 9:52 PM
EGGNOG NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE (8" square pan)
3/4 c. Graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. Sugar, divided
1/2 ts. Ground nutmeg
1/4 c. Butter, melted
FILLING:
1 envelope (.25 oz.) Unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1 c. Eggnog
1 c. Heavy cream OR 2 c. Cool Whip or prepared topping
1. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, 1/4 c. sugar,
nutmeg and butter; mix well. Press into the bottom of
an 8" square baking dish; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the gelatin & water;
set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Stir over low heat
for 3-4 minutes, or until the gelatin is dissolved.
Remove from heat & set aside.
3. In a large bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat
the cream cheese & the remaining 1/4 c. of sugar until
well blended. Chill for 8-10 minutes, or until
slightly thickened.
4. In a medium-sized bowl, whip the cream until stiff
peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the eggnog
mixture, then pour into the prepared crust. Cover and
chill for at least 3 hours before serving.