Description
A creamy and festive eggnog cheesecake that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, combining classic flavors with a rich, smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup eggnog
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Spiced whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and evenly distribute.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with spiced whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother mixture. Avoid over-mixing and over-baking to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg