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Eggnog Latté Cheesecake

January 3, 2013 By Korena in the Kitchen 29 Comments

eggnog latte cheesecakeI don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions because I’m terrible at following through on them (see last year’s resolution… I can’t say it went so well), but if I were to make one for this year it would be this: MORE CHEESECAKE.

I know resolutions are usually about exercising more and eating less, but that’s kind of the antithesis of a food blog (or at least, this food blog. And I already get plenty of exercise). And after making this cheesecake to take to a Christmas Eve dinner, all I can say is that I want more cheesecake in 2013.

I’m not a big coffee drinker and I don’t even love eggnog all that much, but once a year when the Eggnog Latté makes an appearance on the Starbucks menu, I always crave it. I thought those flavours would go well together in a cheesecake (while I may not like drinking coffee, I sure like eating coffee-flavoured things!), and luckily I was right. This eggnog latté cheesecake turned out better than I expected.

I really really wanted to garnish it with a big pile of white chocolate curls, but I think it is safe to say that “Operation White Chocolate Curls” was my biggest baking flop of 2012. I tried three different methods for making curls (going through a considerable amount of white chocolate in the process) and NONE of them worked, not even in the slightest. Just when I was ready to throw in the towel out of frustration, I remembered chocolate leaves, and the day was saved. I actually think the leaves look better than chocolate curls would have, and they are considerably easier to make, both physically and mentally. 😉

Eggnog Latté Cheesecake

Adapted from Canadian Living and Bon Appetit. Makes one 10″ cheesecake 9″ cheesecake which I managed to cut into about 16 thin slices (this thing is rich!). Beat the cheesecake batter on low to medium-low speed only – if too much air is incorporated, it will encourage the cheesecake to puff up and crack in the oven as the hot air inside it expands.

Crust

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. In a medium bowl, combine:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 square cookies, crushed)

1/3 cup butter

2 tbsp sugar

Mix together until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottom of a 10″ 9″ round springform pan. Bake in the preheated 350˚F oven for about 10 minutes, then set aside to cool. (I actually forgot to prebake my crust and it came out fine in the end…)

Cheesecake Batter

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat on low to medium-low speed until smooth:

4 x 8 oz packages of cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature

1 1/4 cup granulated white sugar

One at a time, beat in:

4 eggs

Stir well after each egg, then beat in:

2 tbsp flour

When the flour is incorporated, beat in:

1/2 cup sour cream

Place half the batter in another bowl. To one bowl, add:

1 tbsp rum (or 1 tsp rum extract)

1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

To the other bowl, add:

3 tsp instant coffee powder dissolved in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Dollop each batter alternately over the prebaked crust to create a marbled effect, then carefully drag a skewer through the batter to swirl them together slightly. Be careful not to scrape up the crust and don’t swirl too vigorously – you want to maintain some contrast between the two batters. Give the bottom of the pan a few little thumps on the counter to dislodge any air bubbles.

Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in a large piece of aluminum foil (it must be watertight) and place it in a large roasting pan. Put the whole thing in the oven, then pour enough boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the cheesecake. Bake for 65 – 80 minutes, until the edges are puffed, the center is just set, and the cheesecake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake and cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then chill, uncovered, for at least 6 hours. The cooled cheesecake will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days. Garnish with chocolate leaves.

Chocolate Leaves

Wash and thoroughly dry 12 – 16 non-toxic, sturdy leaves, such as rose or salal (I used salal). Melt about 1 ounce each of white and dark chocolate. Using a tiny spoon or a clean paintbrush, spread the chocolate over the underside of the leaf, taking care not to spread the chocolate over the sides. Make the chocolate thick enough that it won’t break when you peel off the leaf (at least 1 mm is good). Place on a plate and chill until set. Carefully peel the leaf off the chocolate and keep the chocolate leaves chilled until you are ready to use them.

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Comments

  1. wendyjv says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:18 am

    I love the leaves!! Never knew how that worked until now! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Sibella at bakingwithsibella.com says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:46 am

    What a work of art Korena! I bet that cheesecake tasted havenly. Your chocolate leaves look perfect! Great baking start into the new year! 🙂

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Thanks Sibella 🙂

      Reply
  3. My Italian Smörgåsbord says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:09 am

    never ever I have seen a better looking cheesecake than this one. I am in AWE. love everything of it: the ingredients (I am a coffee addict and love eggnog), how tall it is, the amazing swirls, and… oh MY GOSH!!! those leaves would leave everyone speechless in my household. will have to copy this idea soon – I like to have a silent family once in a while 😉

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 10:03 am

      A silent family AND a cheesecake – doesn’t get better than that! 😉

      Reply
  4. anyone4curryandotherthings says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Korena, one of the best cheesecakes I have seen. Congratulations and Happy New Year to you. Carina

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

      Thank you Carina, what a nice thing to say. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  5. frugalfeeding says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Korena, that looks so good and you know just how much I adore cheesecake. Awesome flavours, though I’ve never actually had egg nog… still, I’ve heard great things!

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

      Never had egg nog, really? Is it not popular in the UK? It’s everywhere here at Christmas, but I find the storebought stuff to be kind of cloying…

      Reply
  6. whiteweights says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    That looks lovely! I love everything about this recipe, but I especially like the chocolate leaves. This is definitely a recipe I will try 🙂

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Please do, and let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  7. Danny @ 1227 Foster says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Beautiful, simply beautiful. I love the swirls on the cheesecake and the chocolate leaves just take it over the top! I love egg nog so this is a great way to keep the holidays going 🙂

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks Danny 😀

      Reply
  8. putneyfarm says

    January 3, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Beautiful…great technique with the leaves!

    Reply
  9. annashortcakes says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    These leaves are awesome! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Soooo much easier than chocolate curls 😉

      Reply
  10. Bam's Kitchen says

    January 4, 2013 at 2:06 am

    This is one gorgeous Starbucks inspired cake. It is pretty with the swirls just like the Starbucks guys do on top of my coffee and the pretty leaves. Do you have any cake ideas do go along with the Starbucks gingerbread latte? I am so going to miss the holidays because I miss that flavor already. Take Care, BAM

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 4, 2013 at 9:08 am

      You could use gingerbread spices instead of eggnog spices in this cheesecake, maybe add a little molasses, ginger, and cloves… Or a gingerbread cake with coffee whipped cream? Mmm, gingerbread…

      Reply
      • Bam's Kitchen says

        January 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm

        Great idea! That sounds so good… Take care, BAM

        Reply
  11. chef mimi says

    January 4, 2013 at 5:58 am

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Kathryn and Ross says

    January 4, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Yes, more cheesecake! Leaf chocolate is fun to make, and can look so different, depending on the leaves used. The leaves in the centre look like a poinsettia, the best kind. A chocolate one!

    Reply
  13. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

    January 5, 2013 at 6:13 am

    Wow those chocolate leaves make it even more spectacular.

    Reply
  14. The Little Spork says

    January 5, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    wow this is spectacular! I love everything, from the step-by-step pictures, to the marbled top of the cheesecake to the chocolate leaves. perfection!

    Reply
  15. cityhippyfarmgirl says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    stunning looking cheesecake, just gorgeous.

    Reply
  16. shikoomkoom says

    January 11, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Wow. Instant follow because my boyfriend would propose to me if I made this for him 😛 and the rest of your blog is magnificent 🙂

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      January 11, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Awesome! And thanks 😉

      Reply
  17. Anita Menon says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:05 am

    The flavour combinations that the cheesecake has are the ones I havent heard or seen before. Beautiful marbelling effect and the leaf decoration is simply splendid. I am bookmarking this one!

    Reply
  18. pacamas says

    September 21, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Hi from Spain! I follow your blog and last weekend I did this cheescake and I have to say that it was incredibly tasty! I (and all my family) loved it!! Thanks a lot! 🙂

    Reply
    • Korena in the Kitchen says

      September 21, 2013 at 9:37 am

      Oh wonderful!! I’m so glad you tried it, and even more glad you loved it 🙂 Thanks for the comment! 😀

      Reply

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