Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake this holiday season. This creamy cheesecake beautifully marries the flavors of rich eggnog and warming spices, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday parties, this dessert captures the essence of Christmas in every luscious bite. With its velvety texture and enchanting aroma, it’s sure to become a cherished tradition at your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in another bowl; add remaining sugar gradually.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by eggnog, sour cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg until blended.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour; refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg