Description
Eggnog cheesecake is a festive dessert that brings the flavors of the holiday season to your table. With its creamy texture, hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, and a buttery graham cracker crust, this luscious cheesecake is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, each slice promises to evoke warmth and cheer.
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 (full-fat preferred)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and sour cream until well combined.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding another. Stir in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg