Description
Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday dessert, bringing together creamy cheesecake infused with festive eggnog flavors, nutmeg, and vanilla. Set in a buttery graham cracker crust, each slice promises a delightful treat that will elevate any gathering. Imagine the warm aroma filling your kitchen as friends and family gather to indulge in this unforgettable dessert. Perfect for Christmas parties or cozy family dinners, this cheesecake will surely create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your pan by greasing a 9-inch springform pan and preheating the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; firmly press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Mix the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth, then gradually adding sugar. Blend in sour cream, eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until velvety.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool gradually in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Optional: Before serving, garnish with extra nutmeg or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg