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Today is the finale of this year’s Homemade Holidays series. Enjoy this light, fluffy and oven-free cheesecake recipe from Renata Lelliott.

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Today is the finale of this year’s Homemade Holidays series. Enjoy this light, fluffy and oven-free cheesecake recipe from Renata Lelliott.


This no-bake eggnog cheesecake recipe is light and delicious; it has been in our family for at least 30 years. This dessert is a traditional treat at Christmastime for all of our family and friends to enjoy after a big meal. Christmas would not be the same without it.

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                                This no-bake eggnog cheesecake recipe is light and delicious.

Eva Wasney / Winnipeg Free Press

This no-bake eggnog cheesecake recipe is light and delicious.

Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake

250 ml (1 cup) graham cracker crumbs
60 ml (1/4 cup) sugar
1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground nutmeg
60 ml (1/4 cup) butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope unflavoured gelatin
1 225-g (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
60 ml (1/4 cup) sugar
250 ml (1 cup) eggnog
250 ml (1 cup) whipping cream, whipped 

Combine graham crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and butter or margarine. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or a 9 x 9 pan.

Prepare gelatin according to package directions.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing 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.

Garnish with additional whipped cream and nutmeg, if desired.

— submitted by Renata Lelliott

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