Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with festive eggnog flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in 1 cup sugar, mixing until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in eggnog, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don’t overmix to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg