Description
Eggnog cheesecake is a luscious, creamy dessert that embodies the festive spirit of the holiday season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and eggnog until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- For variations, try adding chocolate chips or crushed gingerbread cookies into the filling.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (119g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg