Low-Carb Eggnog Cheesecake with Cranberry Glaze (also Gluten-Free)
The combination of eggnog, cranberry, and gingersnap makes this cheesecake a wonderful addition to any holiday gathering. Since it is also low-carb, you can even come back for seconds if you want!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
Gingersnap Crust
- 2 1/2 cups ground gingersnap cookies see my recipe for low-carb and sugar-free ginger snaps
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake
- 32 ounces cream cheese softened (4 8-oz packages)
- 3/4 cup xylitol
- 1/2 teaspoon pure stevia extract
- 4 eggs preferably farm fresh eggs
- 1 cup eggnog see this low-carb recipe
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons rum
- pinch nutmeg
Cranberry Glaze
- 12 ounces cranberries (1 bag)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup xylitol
- 1/4 teaspoon pure stevia extract
Instructions
Gingersnap Crust
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Mix all of the crust ingredients in a small bowl and pat into a greased 9 inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes.
Cheesecake
- Blend the softened cream cheese thoroughly.
- Cream together the cream cheese, xylitol, and stevia. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add eggs and blend thoroughly. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add eggnog and blend thoroughly. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add vanilla, rum, and nutmeg, blend thoroughly and scrape the sides of the bowl down.
- Pour on top of crust. Bake 15 minutes at 425° (don't open the oven door yet!). Then, turn the oven down to 250° and bake for 1 hour or until set.
- Let cool for at least 1 hour on the counter top.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill overnight before eating.
Cranberry Glaze
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature and drizzle over individual slices of cheesecake.
Notes
This is a creamier cheesecake than some. It's not as dense as my New York Style Cheesecake, but it's equally delicious!
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg