Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake

DIRECTIONS

• In a saucepan, combining the first four ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
• Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add flour and beat well.
• Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
• Add eggnog and vanilla; beat just until blended.
• Pour two-thirds of the filling over the crutst.
• Top with half of the cranberry mixture (cover and chill remaining cranberry mixture).
• Carefully spoon remaining filling on top.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Remove sides of pan.
• Spoon remaining cranberry mixture over cheesecake.
• Yield: 12 servings Enjoy!