This No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake takes about 20 minutes to prepare.
Made on a simple graham cracker crust and flavored with a splash of Bailey’s Irish cream, this easy decadent cheesecake is especially perfect for holiday sharing.
What you will read about in this recipe.
- What is No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake?
- Why we love eggnog no bake cheesecake.
- Ingredients needed to make cheesecake with eggnog and Bailey's.
- Tips for making the best eggnog cheesecake.
- How to make No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
- How to store Bailey's Eggnog Cheesecake.
- Print the recipe for No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
What is No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake?
No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake is a cheesecake that is made without eggs and thus, does not have to be baked.
I like how much flavor a small amount of Irish cream adds to this easy dessert!.
Have you tried my Air Fryer Eggnog Cookies?
Those eggnog cookies are soft in the center and taste like a sweet eggnog and snickerdoodle cookie. Both this recipe for a no bake cheesecake and that recipe for cookies are festive dessert recipes that can be made with eggnog.
To make this recipe you will need cheesecake flavored pudding mix. You can find cheesecake flavored pudding mix here.
Why we love eggnog no bake cheesecake.
This is a quick and simple recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. It is also perfect for holiday desserts.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- The ingredients used to make this recipe are simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- As simple as this recipe is to make, it is also very impressive to serve.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as swapping out your crust with a chocolate crust or sprinkling shaved chocolate on top.
- This is a no-bake recipe which means you do not have to worry about your oven and how to bake a cheesecake.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate it.
- About everyone will like this luscious cheesecake.
Ingredients needed to make cheesecake with eggnog and Bailey's.
Crust.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs. Cinnamon graham crackers were used in making my cheesecake for a festive accent.
- Butter. Your butter should be melted.
Cheesecake.
- Cream Cheese. Your cream cheese should be softened to room temperature for optimal blending.
- Confectioners Sugar You can use a whisk to break up any lumps.
- Ground Nutmeg Adds a festive accent to this cheesecake.
- Cheesecake Flavored Pudding Mix Use "instant" pudding as this is a no-bake recipe.
- Eggnog. Basic eggnog that you find in the dairy section works fine.
- Bailey’s Irish cream . This is what makes this cheesecake so special.
- Whipped Topping. Such as Cool Whip. This should be thawed.
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Tips for making the best eggnog cheesecake.
My crust was made with cinnamon flavored graham crackers. You can alternatively use regular or another flavor of graham cracker or cookies such as gingersnap cookies.
More helpful tips for you.
- Make sure that you are using a full-fat cream cheese. A full-fat cream cheese offers the lush texture that is expected from a cheesecake.
- Regular cheesecake instant pudding was used to make my cheesecake. You can try another instant pudding such as chocolate instant pudding instead.
- For a more festive presentation, you can add holiday sprinkles to your cheesecake.
- Don't want to make your own crust? You can us a store-bought one however, you may need two depending on the size of the crust.
- Not a fan of the booze? Try using an Irish Cream syrup. You may need to adjust the amount used for flavor.
- Serve this cheesecake with a bit of Bailey's for additional enjoyment!
- I almost always double no bake cheesecakes so that I can freeze one away for later 🙂 .
How to make No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake
Prep Time: 10 Minutes .
Bake Time 8 Minutes (crust) .
Servings: 8 .
- Crust. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your pie pan for nonstick. In a food processor or good blender, combine together the graham cracker crumbs and pulse until combined. Then press the the ingredients into your prepared pie pan and bake for eight minutes. Allow the crust to fully cool before adding the filling.
- Eggnog. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together your pudding mix, eggnog, and Bailey's.
- Cream Cheese. Beat together your cream cheese, sugar, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the ingredients from the last step (eggnog etc) to the bowl and mix on low until incorporated.
- Whipped Topping. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the whipped topping.
- Finish. Transfer the ingredients to your cooled pie crust. You can use the backside of the rubber spatula or a spoon to evenly spread out the ingredients. Then refrigerate the the pie until fully set before serving (about six to eight hours).
Expert Tip👉 To crush your graham crackers, simpy place them into your food processor and pulse until they become crumbs. Then you can simply add the melted butter and continue.
How to store Bailey's Eggnog Cheesecake.
No bake cheesecake can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, no bake cheesecake should keep for about three days when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen. To defrost your frozen cheesecake you can refrigerate it overnight before serving.
You may also be interested in these festive recipes.
- Best Creamy Eggnog Fudge Recipe
- Easy Eggnog Latte Recipe
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Grinch Jello Shots Recipe
- Peppermint Marshmallows Recipe
- Really Easy Gingerbread Fudge
- Easy Recipe for Christmas Crack
- Grinch Inspired Ginger Sandwich Cookies
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No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake With Bailey's Irish Cream.
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs.
- 6 tbsp Butter -- melted.
Cheesecake.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese -softened
- ¼ cup Confectioners Sugar
- ⅓ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 3.4 oz Cheesecake Flavored Pudding Mix -- see post for details.
- 1 cup Eggnog
- ½ cup Bailey’s Irish cream .
- 1 cup Whipped Topping. - see post for details
Instructions
- Crust. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your pie pan for nonstick. In a food processor or good blender, combine together the graham cracker crumbs and pulse until combined. Then press the the ingredients into your prepared pie pan and bake for eight minutes. Allow the crust to fully cool before adding the filling.
- Eggnog. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together your pudding mix, eggnog, and Bailey's.
- Cream Cheese. Beat together your cream cheese, sugar, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the ingredients from the last step (eggnog etc) to the bowl and mix on low until incorporated.
- Whipped Topping. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the whipped topping.
- Finish. Transfer the ingredients to your cooled pie crust. You can use the backside of the rubber spatula or a spoon to evenly spread out the ingredients. Then refrigerate the the pie until fully set before serving (about six to eight hours).
Recipe Notes
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