Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake
Delight in this creamy, spiced eggnog cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form an even layer.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar while mixing until fluffy.
- Mix in sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, and eggnog until well combined.
- Pour this filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for about an hour to prevent cracking.
- After cooling at room temperature, refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg