Description
This Eggnog Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and festive, perfect for holiday gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust and silky eggnog-flavored filling, it’s a decadent treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping (optional):
Whipped cream
Additional ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then let cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
4. Mix in eggnog, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over cooled crust.
5. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
6. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle nutmeg before serving.
Notes
Add 1–2 tablespoons spiced rum for a boozy flavor.
Use gingersnap crumbs instead of graham crackers for extra holiday taste.
Make mini cheesecakes in muffin tins for individual servings.
Avoid overmixing batter to prevent cracks on top.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg