Eggnog-Citrus Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   For Crust: Mix all ingredients; press onto bottom of 4 (9-inch) springform pans (or onto bottom of 1 [9-inch] springform pan for trial recipe).
2. 2
   Refrigerate while preparing cheesecake.
3. 3
   For Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in 12-qt.
4. 4
   [12 L] bowl of mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or in 6-qt.
5. 5
   [6 L] bowl for trial recipe) on medium speed until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape bottom and side of bowl.
6. 6
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each addition just until blended.
7. 7
   Blend in eggnog and zest.
8. 8
   Pour over crusts.
9. 9
   Bake in 325 degrees F-standard oven 1 hour 40 min.
10. 10
    to 1 hour 45 min., or until centres are almost set.
11. 11
    Run knife or metal spatula around rims of pans to loosen cakes; cool before removing rims.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 4 hours.