This holiday dessert recipe for No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake with a gluten free graham cracker crust was created as part of a sponsored post for Pamela’s Products.
Oh, the flavors of the holidays…peppermint, eggnog, and gingerbread along with classics like caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate. Where does one even start? We all have so many favorite holiday desserts and that is one of the reasons why we do so much baking this time of the year! Although no one in my immediate family is gluten free, I have extended family members, friends of mine and friends of my kids who are. It’s good to have some gluten-free desserts available at your holiday dinners and parties. Today’s recipe for No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake is made with a gluten free graham cracker crust using Pamela’s Honey Grahams. It’s a light and airy version of eggnog that you can eat rather than drink!
Pamela’s Products from All-Purpose Flour, Bread Mix, Cake Mix and Cookie Mix makes gluten free holiday baking easy! And Pamela’s allergen-friendly mixes can be substituted one-for-one in most of your traditional holiday recipes, but without the measuring, guesswork and general hassle that usually comes with gluten-free baking. To make this gluten free crust, I used a package of Pamela’s Honey Grahams.
Mix together the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground ginger (optional). Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and eggnog mixture. Spread this filling over the pie crust.
Pipe whipped cream over the top of the eggnog cheesecake. I used a large star tip, but you can spread it over the top if you don’t want to pipe the whipped cream.
Sprinkle the cheesecake with a little cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy holiday cheesecake was delicious and no one knew that the crust was gluten free. I shared this No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake with my sister’s family and as my four-year-old niece told me, “This pie is so good that it makes me want another piece!”
Ingredients
Whipped Cream:
- 1- pint heavy whipping cream
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups Pamela's Honey Graham cracker crumbs 7.5-ounce package
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp ginger optional
Eggnog Cheesecake:
- 8- ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whipped cream
Garnish:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Whipped Cream:
- Beat the heavy cream in a cold metal bowl until thickened.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Half of the whipped cream is for the filling and the other half is for the top.
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar and ginger (optional).
- Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
Eggnog Cheesecake:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the granulated sugar.
- Beat in the eggnog, vanilla and ground nutmeg until smooth.
- Fold in two cups of the prepared whipped cream.
Garnish:
- Top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Place in fridge to set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I have to try this Tonia! It looks gorgeous and delicious!!
Linda says
This looks amazing! In the recipe squares come up in front of amount for sugar and butter? It does this in other recipes as well.What is square amounts? Thanks.
Tonia says
Hi Linda, The fonts are not reading correctly on your screen for some reason. Can I try emailing you the recipe instead? Send me an email at thegunnysack@aol.com and the names of the recipes you want. This recipe has one-third cup of butter and one-fourth cup of sugar in the crust. The eggnog cheesecake layer has one-third cup of sugar in it. Best of luck! ~Tonia
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This pie looks like a dream!!
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Perfect dessert for a special occasion!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I can just imagine how creamy this is! LOVE eggnog!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I didn’t know they have gluten-free graham crackers! How cool. And I totally thought this was going to use a pudding mix in the filling. I’m so happy it doesn’t! 🙂 I hope to give this a try soon!
Tonia says
Yes! And they are so good! Thanks Erin!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I love a good no bake cheesecake! This one looks incredible!
Tonia says
I totally agree! Makes things easy. Thanks, Jessia! ~Tonia
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
I think I would say the same thing as your four-year-old niece if I had a piece of this cheesecake! She’s a pretty smart little girl!
Tonia says
I know, right? LOL! She’s a cutie. Thanks, Sara! ~Tonia
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My boys had me pick up some eggnog at the store just this past weekend – I think I know what to make! This looks amazing Tonia!
Tonia says
My son found out that there is actually eggs in eggnog (go figure) and said he wasn’t going to drink it again…that is until it was in our fridge and he couldn’t resist! LOL! Thanks, Trish! ~Tonia
Beth says
I LOVE Pamela’s graham crackers, especially the apple cinnamon ones! I’ll take the whole pie off your hands 🙂
Tonia says
We love the mini ones too! My kids like dipping them in frosting. Thanks, Beth! ~Tonia
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I’m pretty sure my husband will say he needs this in his life. He’s crazy for eggnog. Thanks for the recipe!
Tonia says
My husband would get along very well with your husband! Thanks, Julie! ~Tonia