Eggnog Cheesecake
Eggnog cheesecake is a festive twist on a classic dessert, blending the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of eggnog. Each slice melts in your mouth, offering hints of nutmeg and cinnamon that evoke holiday cheer. Perfect for gatherings, this visually stunning dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends during the festive season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar; mix until fully incorporated. Gradually add eggs one at a time, then stir in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and additional nutmeg if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg