Description
Eggnog Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with the warm spices of traditional eggnog. This festive treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich filling infused with nutmeg and cinnamon, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Serve it chilled, topped with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Delight your family and friends with this creamy, spiced dessert that captures the essence of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, then mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well blended.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for about an hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg