Merry Little Poets Christmas Recipe's for Gina
Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake
1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1/4 cup Margarine, melted
1 ea Envelope. unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup Cold water
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Sugar
1 cup Eggnog
1 cup Whipping cream, whipped
Combine crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin and eggnog, mixing until blended. Chill until slightly thickened; fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust; chill until firm.
VARIATION: Increase sugar to 1/3 cup. Substitute milk for eggnog.
Add 1 tsp vanilla and 3/4 tsp rum extract. Continue as directed.
Yield: 10 servings