Description
Smooth Eggnog Cheesecake is a festive delight that combines the rich flavors of eggnog with a creamy cheesecake filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This indulgent dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a taste of nostalgia with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and sour cream.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Pour in eggnog, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door; let cheesecake cool for one hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg