Eggnog Cheesecake {No Bake}

Quick and easy no bake eggnog cheesecake recipe with graham cracker crust and simple ingredients. Rich, creamy Christmas dessert with nutmeg, caramel topping.

Every Christmas party needs this dessert. It's super creamy, sets perfectly and you don't even have to turn on your oven because it's no bake. It's also a great way to use up leftover eggnog after holiday parties. Some other ways to use up the last of this beverage is by making these Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies and this Eggnog French Toast and even this homemade Eggnog Latte.

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• How to make no bake eggnog cheesecake recipe?
• Tips and techniques for no bake eggnog pie
• Variations
• Cheesecake topping ideas
• More cheesecake recipes
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How to make no bake eggnog cheesecake recipe?

1. Prepare the graham cracker crust and spread it at the bottom of a round pan. 
2. Prepare the filling by mixing together pudding mix, eggnog, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipped cream.
3. Spread this mixture on top of the crust.
4. Chill. 
5. Top off with caramel sauce and nutmeg and you are done. 

Tips and techniques for no bake eggnog pie

• You can use either homemade graham cracker crust or store-bought graham cracker crust. It can be easily found in the baking aisle.
• Use gel coloring to color the filling red and/or green to make it more festive for the holidays.
• Use  full fat cream cheese and whipped cream for maximum creaminess.
• Caramel sauce on top is optional but looks pretty and compliments the cheesecake flavor very well.
• Use a cheesecake pan or a cheap round aluminum pie pan. 
• You can either use alcoholic or non alcoholic eggnog.
• If you don't have homemade eggnog, use store-bought eggnog. 
• You must chill this cheesecake because that allows the mixture to fully set.
• You can mix in some rum or some nutmeg and cinnamon in the mixture to enhance the flavor even further. 
• Some brands of eggnogs are lighter in color and others have a yellow tinge. Also, white chocolate pudding (I used this!) has a lighter color than vanilla pudding, which also affects the color of the final cheesecake. Depending on that, the color of your cheesecake may be dull white or slightly yellow. 

Variations

• Make this cheesecake in a rectangle pan instead of a round pan and cut square or rectangle slices to enjoy as cheesecake bars. 
• Instead of a large cheesecake, you can make individual mini cheesecakes or mini tarts by using mini round pans.
• I used a classic graham cracker crust that you can buy or make at home. However, you can replace that with a gingersnap crust by using the recipe in this Pumpkin Cheesecake, where I used a spiced gingersnap crust. That would make this dessert even more perfect for Christmas! 
• There are a few ways to incorporate chocolate flavor here. You can use a chocolate cookie crust or  Oreo Pie Crust.You can also drizzle some semisweet on dark chocolate ganache on top, along with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips. 
• This is a non-alcoholic cheesecake recipe but you can easily add a little rum, whiskey, bourbon or brandy and use that in this cake. 

Cheesecake topping ideas

• Ground spices- Such as a light dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon.
• Caramel sauce- Or you can even try my Homemade Dulce De Leche, which is equally delicious.
• Whipped cream- Either spread a layer of this cream or just pipe swirls around the cake. You can also try Chantilly Cream which is similar.
• Semisweet or white chocolate ganache drizzle- Just drizzle on top.
• White chocolate shavings or chocolate chips- Sprinkle them on top of the cake. 
• Eggnog glaze - Just drizzle on top. 

Storage

• Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze- This is not recommended. It will not thaw well.
• Room temperature- Once set, this should not stay out for more than 2-3 hours.
• Make ahead- This can easily be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

More cheesecake recipes

• Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes (No Bake)
• No Bake Peach Cheesecake
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
• No Bake Coffee Cheesecake (Mocha)

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