Description
Eggnog cheesecake is a festive dessert that combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the warm flavors of eggnog. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling infused with nutmeg and cinnamon, this dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, it promises to be the highlight of any dessert table.
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg