Description
A cozy, festive cheesecake infused with the flavors of eggnog, rum, and nutmeg, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 ounces (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Pre-bake the crust for 10–12 minutes until set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and mix well. Then, incorporate the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in eggnog, vanilla extract, dark rum (or rum extract), grated nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Pour the filling into the crust.
- Wrap the springform pan in heavy-duty foil and place it in a roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked for 30 minutes, then chill for at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake at least 8 hours for best texture. Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg