Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Eggnog Cheesecake, a festive dessert that combines rich textures with spiced holiday flavors, perfect for any winter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well blended.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream and sugar; mix until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Pour in eggnog along with cinnamon and nutmeg; mix until smooth.
- Carefully pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Place the springform pan in the preheated oven on the middle rack.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Once chilled, carefully remove from the springform pan.
- Slice into wedges and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating chocolate or fruit toppings. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance to enhance its flavor.