Description
A rich and creamy eggnog cheesecake merging festive flavors of eggnog with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Gradually add the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Don’t overmix the filling after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg