Description
A rich and creamy eggnog cheesecake that captures the festive flavors of the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon fresh nutmeg (or ground)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually mix in the eggnog, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and place the springform pan in a water bath.
- Bake until the center is just slightly wobbly, about 50-60 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Prevent cracking by using a water bath and let the cheesecake cool slowly before refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg