This Eggnog Cheesecake is a rich, creamy holiday dessert made with festive eggnog, warm spices, and a buttery crust. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time:7 hours 40 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
24 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup eggnog
1/4 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp rum extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
Combine crushed cookies and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour, and mix until combined.
Gradually add eggnog, sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and rum extract (if using). Mix until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
Place the springform pan in a water bath and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes at 300°F.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.