Christmas Eggnog Cheesecake
A rich and indulgent cheesecake capturing the festive flavors of eggnog, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl, mixing well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggnog with a non-dairy alternative. Consider adding a splash of rum for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg