Description
Experience the magic of the holidays with this Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake. Combining creamy cheesecake with rich eggnog flavors and a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is perfect for festive gatherings. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, it promises to be the star of your holiday celebrations.
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)
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream, one egg at a time, eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour. Chill in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For an extra creamy texture, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. - Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracks on the cheesecake. - For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives.