Description
Eggnog Cheesecake is a festive treat that encapsulates holiday joy with its creamy texture and rich flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This dessert is perfect for family gatherings, adding elegance to your holiday table and delighting everyone with every delicious bite. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling, this cheesecake is sure to be the highlight of any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- Gently fold in sour cream until just incorporated.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let cool inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg