Description
This festive and creamy Egg Nog Cheesecake combines the rich, spiced flavor of egg nog with the smooth, velvety texture of cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a light topping of whipped cream and cinnamon, it’s the perfect holiday dessert to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup egg nog
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg nog, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps in the batter.
- For extra egg nog flavor, you can add a little extra nutmeg or cinnamon to the batter.
- Refrigerating the cheesecake overnight allows the flavors to fully develop and the texture to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes