Eggnog Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive delight of Eggnog Cheesecake, a creamy and rich dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. This velvety cheesecake, infused with traditional eggnog spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, is topped with luscious whipped cream, making it the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this dessert will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well blended.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg