If you’re looking to add a boozy twist to your holiday dessert table, look no further than my recipe for Boozy No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake. This indulgent treat combines the rich and creamy flavors of traditional eggnog with a delightful hint of spiced rum, making it the perfect adult-friendly dessert for festive celebrations.
Plus, with no baking required, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. So grab your mixing bowl and get ready to impress your guests with this decadent holiday treat!
To be honest, I do not care for eggnog so I made this for my husband who does. He had bought a half-gallon of it and it was about to go to waste so I decided to whip up a cheesecake for his birthday a few weeks back. I like no bake cheesecakes when I am short of time, so this came together pretty quickly.
Ingredients Needed for This No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
- Graham Cracker Crust (or make a gingersnap one)
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Spiced Rum (if you don’t want the alcohol can swap for Rum extract)
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Eggnog
- Heavy Whipping Cream
What does eggnog taste like?
Eggnog is a traditional holiday beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is known for its creamy, rich, and sweet taste that evokes feelings of warmth and comfort. Since the key ingredient is cream or milk-it is very creamy, smooth, and velvety. It is sweetened with sugar or other substitutes. Eggnog is also warm and has depth with the addition of spices such as nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, and sometime cloves. So if that is up your alley- try this eggnog cheesecake recipe!
How to make this Boozy No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
First start by adding the heavy whipping cream to your stand mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form. Transfer to another bowl and set this aside.
Then clean out the bowl and in the mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese and switch your attachment to the paddle. Beat until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and eggnog and mix a little longer. Then add in the rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg and give it a few more stirs.
Next fold back in the homemade whipped cream. Mix until well incorporated.
Then pour the filling into your graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours. You can top with additional whipped cream or I whipped up some homemade cinnamon whipped cream. See below.
Try this Cinnamon Whipped Cream Recipe
While everything was still out I decided to make my own homemade whipped cream to decorate the top. Just whisk heavy whipping cream until it thickens and stiff peaks form, then add in some powdered sugar and cinnamon.
Then you can toss it in a zip-lock bag (toss in the refrigerator until serving) and pipe onto the top of the eggnog cheesecake. I sprinkled with some gingerbread cookie crumbs (gingersnaps would work, too).
Then slice and serve! This is very creamy, light, and fluffy! A much different texture than a traditional cheesecake. Great for holiday entertaining with friends. Happy holidays!
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Boozy No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer or electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 8 oz. packs of cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 tbsp. spice rum
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 graham cracker crust
For Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- First start by adding the heavy whipping cream to your stand mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form. Transfer to another bowl and set this aside.
- Then clean out the bowl and in the mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese and switch your attachment to the paddle. Beat until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and eggnog and mix a little longer. Then add in the rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg and give it a few more stirs.
- Fold in the homemade whipped cream until well incorporated Then pour the filling into your graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours.
- You can top with additional whipped cream or I whipped up some homemade cinnamon whipped cream. See below.
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- In a mixing bowl (or stand mixer) whisk heavy whipping cream until it thickens and stiff peaks form, then add in some powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Add to a zip-lock bag, cut a end off, and pipe onto the top of the eggnog cheesecake. I sprinkled with some gingerbread cookie crumbs (gingersnaps would work, too).
