Description
Celebrate the festive season with this decadent Eggnog Cheesecake, a delightful blend of creamy textures and classic holiday flavors. Infused with rich eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, this cheesecake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make dessert that captures the warmth of winter nights and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg (preferably fresh)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully blended.
- Pour the filling onto the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and cool for about an hour. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg