Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake. Creamy, rich, and spiced to perfection, this dessert captures the essence of eggnog in every bite. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, it transforms any occasion into a celebration. Your guests will be asking for seconds, and you might even win over the toughest critics with its delightful flavor and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog (good-quality)
- 1 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (freshly grated)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 55–60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door slightly, and let cool inside for one hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg