Description
Eggnog Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday dessert that perfectly combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with warm, spiced eggnog flavors. This velvety treat is easy to make and will transform any gathering into a festive celebration. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and delightful whipped cream topping, each bite is a delicious reminder of cozy winter nights spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mix well, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg