Description
Creamy eggnog cheesecake brings holiday cheer with its rich, festive flavors. Smooth cream cheese and warming spices create a delightful dessert you’ll savor during seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces / 226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 1/2 cup) melted butter
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Topping:
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan to ensure easy cake removal.
- Create a firm crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a uniform texture.
- Gently fold in eggnog, flour, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg, stirring until the filling becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully transfer the filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly wobbly center, which indicates proper doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely and press firmly into the pan to create a compact, even base that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and a creamy cheesecake texture.
- Place a water bath around the springform pan to prevent cracking and promote even baking with gentle, consistent heat.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and use lactose-free cream cheese for a celiac and lactose-intolerant friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg