Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Eggnog Cheesecake this holiday season. This decadent dessert combines the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon with a velvety cheesecake filling, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy get-togethers year-round, this easy-to-make cheesecake will impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or nutmeg/cinnamon)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add sour cream; mix until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Slowly add eggnog and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50–60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg