Description
A rich and creamy eggnog cheesecake perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for better flavor.
- Garnish with extra nutmeg if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: eggnog cheesecake, holiday dessert, creamy cheesecake