Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with festive eggnog flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture and continue beating until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 240 minutes or overnight to let it set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing. You can use store-bought eggnog. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers. Can be frozen for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas, holiday dessert, cheesecake, eggnog, festive dessert, winter recipes