Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with the festive flavors of eggnog, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Beat in eggnog and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.
- Pour filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Notes
- For a smoother crust, you can pulse graham crackers in a food processor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter once eggs are added.
- Cooling slowly prevents cracking.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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