Magical Eggnog-Nutmeg Christmas Cheesecake in 5 Steps
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with eggnog and nutmeg, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in eggnog, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour mixture over crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Chill cheesecake overnight for firmer slices.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg