Description
Eggnog Cheesecake is the ultimate winter dessert, blending the festive flavors of classic eggnog with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Infused with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this delightful treat sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Each slice promises a joyful experience that will leave your guests craving more, whether served plain or drizzled with caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing slowly; then incorporate nutmeg, cinnamon, and eggnog until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg