Description
Delight in this creamy eggnog cheesecake that perfectly embodies holiday spirit, making it an unforgettable dessert for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat eggnog
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs, mixing one at a time.
- Stir in eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
Notes
- For variations, try adding chocolate chips or swapping spices like vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg