Description
This Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake is a creamy, festive delight that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season. With a velvety texture enriched by warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this dessert will have everyone at your gathering singing its praises. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an essential centerpiece for any holiday celebration or cozy winter night. Treat yourself to a slice of this decadent cheesecake and create sweet memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add eggnog and vanilla extract; blend gently.
- Stir in nutmeg and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg