Description
Eggnog Cheesecake is a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the festive flavors of eggnog. With its buttery graham cracker crust and the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon, this cheesecake is perfect for any gathering. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat, it’s sure to impress your friends and family, making it a must-have dessert for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes; allow it to cool.
- Beat the cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar and sour cream until creamy.
- Mix in eggs one by one, then fold in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg