Description
Imagine indulging in a creamy, spiced eggnog cheesecake that captures the essence of the holiday season. This delightful dessert is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, boasting a rich blend of flavors that will leave your guests raving. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling infused with eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, every bite feels like a warm holiday hug. Elevate your celebrations with this easy-to-make cheesecake that’s sure to impress!
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 (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixed.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and eggnog; mix until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 50–60 minutes until set at the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack open the door slightly to cool slowly. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg