Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this creamy, festive Eggnog Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich eggnog filling spiced with nutmeg, this dessert is perfect for Christmas parties and New Year’s celebrations. Delight your guests with every luscious bite that captures the essence of the season, leaving them begging for seconds. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this cheesecake is a must-have at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just blended.
- Pour in eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla extract; mix gently until combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 55-60 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread on top of the cheesecake. Garnish with additional nutmeg if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg