Description
Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert that will delight your holiday gatherings. With its creamy texture and rich eggnog flavor, this cheesecake is topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a drizzle of caramel, making it a showstopper on any dessert table. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, it’s perfect for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or cozy nights spent at home. Indulge in this holiday treat and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup eggnog or nog flavoring
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in heavy cream and eggnog.
- Add nutmeg and cinnamon; pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for one hour.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg