Description
Smooth Eggnog Cheesecake is a festive dessert that perfectly blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of eggnog. Ideal for holiday gatherings, this delightful treat is sure to impress your guests and evoke the spirit of the season. With its velvety texture and aromatic spices, every bite transports you to a cozy winter wonderland. Whether it’s for Christmas dinner or a New Year’s celebration, this cheesecake will be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding another. Mix in eggnog, vanilla, spices, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg