Title: No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
Categories: Cake
Yield: 1 Servings

1 1/4	c	Vanilla wafers,finely crush
		(30 wafers)
3	tb	Butter, melted
1/3	c	Sugar
1	pk	Unflavored gelatin
1	c	Eggnog
4		Egg yolks, beaten
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg
16	oz	Cream cheese, softened
2	tb	Rum or milk
4		Egg whites
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Whipping cream
		Shaved chocolate or crushed
		Crushed vanilla wafers (opt)

In a small mixing bowl combine the 1 1/4 cups crushed wafers and melted butter; toss to thoroughly combine. Press crumb mixture into bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form a firm even crust. Chill about 1 hour or till firm. In a medium saucepan combine the 1/3 cup sugar and gelatin. Stir in eggnog, eggyolks, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat. In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese with mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds or till softened; gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in rum or milk. Chill till partially set. In a medium mixer bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed, till soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating to stiff peaks. In a small bowl beat cream to soft peaks. Fold whites and whipping cream into gelatin mixture. Turn into crumb-lined pan. Cover; chill till firm, 3 to 24 hours.

Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with a spatula; remove sides. Sprinkle shaved chocolate or wafer crumbs around the top edge of cheesecake.

Source: Carol Shell From: Floyd Shell Date: 10-05-94

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