Eggnog Cheesecake
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Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
65 minutes
Calories
277
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Eggnog Cheesecake!
Featuring a creamy, eggnog-infused filling and a classic graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is perfect for eggnog lovers and a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup
- Melted butter: 3 tablespoons
- White sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Cream cheese (softened): 3 (8-ounce) packages
- White sugar: 1 cup
- Eggnog: 3/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 3 tablespoons
- Eggs: 2 large
- Rum: 2 tablespoons
- Ground nutmeg: 1 pinch
- 9-inch springform pan
- Food processor or hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Wire rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Crust
Filling
Tools
Directions
Crust Preparation
1、Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2、Prepare Crust:
In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons white sugar until well combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3、Bake Crust:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Transfer the pan to a wire rack and allow the crust to cool.
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Filling Preparation
1、Process Filling:
In a food processor, combine 3 packages of softened cream cheese, 1 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup eggnog, and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Process until smooth.
Add 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons rum, and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Blend until smooth and well combined.
2、Pour Filling:
Pour the eggnog mixture into the cooled crust.
Baking
1、Bake Cheesecake:
Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue baking for about 45 minutes, until the edges are puffed and the surface is firm, except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
2、Cool and Serve:
Loosen the sides of the springform pan and let the cheesecake cool before removing the rim completely.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Recipe Note
Storage
- Refrigeration: Store the cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Summary
This Eggnog Cheesecake is a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Follow this detailed recipe to create a creamy, flavorful cheesecake that captures the essence of eggnog. Enjoy this delicious dessert with friends and family!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 277
- Carbs
- 22 grams
- 12%
- Protein
- 5 grams
- 8%
- Fat
- 19 grams
- 28%
- Sugar
- 17 grams
- 28%
- Fiber
- 0 grams
- 0%
