Eggnog Cheesecake with Cashew Crust
Eggnog Cheesecake with Cashew Crust Source: kare11.com Crust 1 cup finely ground cashews 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers (14 squares) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, ...
Ingredients
- 1cupfinely ground cashews
- 1cupfinely crushed graham crackers (14 squares)
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2cupbutter, melted
- 32ouncecream cheese, softened
- 1teaspoonrum (optional)
- 1teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
Directions
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Eggnog Cheesecake with Cashew Crust Source: kare11.com Crust 1 cup finely ground cashews 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers (14 squares) 1
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Drizzle the melted butter over the cashew mixture
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Toss until mixed well
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Press the cashew mixture onto the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a10-inch springform pan
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Wrap the outside of the springform pan securely with heavy foil
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Set aside
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Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until light and flu
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Gradually beat in the 1 cup sugar for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is completely smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl