Description
Creamy eggnog cheesecake delights holiday taste buds with rich, festive flavors that dance across palates. Silky smooth texture and warming spices invite seasonal celebration, promising delectable memories you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing and set oven temperature to 325F (165C).
- Create a crisp base by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Gradually fold in eggnog, flour, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Carefully transfer the creamy mixture onto the prepared crust, using a spatula to create an even, level surface.
- Place cheesecake in preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center indicating perfect doneness.
- Once baking completes, turn off oven and allow cheesecake to gradually cool inside for one hour, preventing potential cracking.
- Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to set completely.
- Before serving, garnish with delicate whipped cream and a light dusting of nutmeg for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and using room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even blending.
- Wrap the springform pan with aluminum foil before baking to create a water bath, which helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the cheesecake from drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the eggnog flavor by using high-quality, full-fat eggnog and adding an extra pinch of ground nutmeg for a more intense holiday taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg