Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake

• graham cracker crumbs↗1 cup
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• margarine or butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup
• unflavored gelatin↗1

  (1/4 ounce) envelope

• cold water1⁄4 cup
• cream cheese↗8 ounces

  softened

• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• eggnog1 cup
• whipping cream↗1 cup

  whipped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and margarine;press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

3. 3

   Combine cream cheese and sugar at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.

4. 4

   Gradually add gelatin and eggnog, mixing until blended.

5. 5

   Chill until slightly thickened; fold in whipped cream.

6. 6

   Pour over crust; chill until firm.

7. 7

   VARIATION: Ingrease sugar to 1/3 Celsius.

8. 8

   Substitute milk for eggnog.

9. 9

   Add 1 t vanilla and 3/4 t rum extract.

10. 10

    Continue as directed.