Description
Eggnog cheesecake is a festive dessert that combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the warm flavors of eggnog. It features a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling infused with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, eggs, eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon; blend until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour with the door ajar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake is great for holiday gatherings.
- It can be made a day in advance.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg