Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake, a creamy delight that blends the warm flavors of eggnog and spices into a luxurious dessert. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, each slice promises to evoke cherished memories and will have your guests asking for seconds. Topped with whipped cream, this cheesecake is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it the star of any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup eggnog
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggnog, sour cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and eggs one at a time; mix until combined.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool in the oven with door ajar for an hour before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg