Classic Eggnog Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Press cookie crumbs onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Beat cream cheese, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and 2 Tbsp.
4. 4
   rum with mixer until blended.
5. 5
   Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended; pour over crust.
6. 6
   Bake 1 hour 10 min.
7. 7
   to 1 hour 15 min.
8. 8
   or until center is almost set.
9. 9
   Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
10. 10
    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
11. 11
    Beat cream in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
12. 12
    Spread over cheesecake.