Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– â…“ cup granulated sugar
– 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup eggnog
– 3 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
– Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating your Eggnog Cheesecake is simple if you follow these outlined steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and â…“ cup sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are fully coated.
3. Form Crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool.
4. Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
5. Add Sugar and Eggnog: Gradually add in 1 cup of sugar and beat until well combined. Slowly mix in the eggnog until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
6. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition until just incorporated.
7. Mix in Flavors: Stir in the vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour until the mixture is fully combined.
8. Pour into Pan: Carefully pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
10. Cool Down: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
These simple steps will guide you toward crafting a heavenly Eggnog Cheesecake that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 7g