Description
Eggnog Cheesecake embodies the spirit of the holidays with its rich, creamy texture and festive flavors. This indulgent dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, perfectly complemented by a luscious filling infused with eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully blended.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 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 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg