Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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¾ cup full-fat eggnog
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping (Optional)
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Fresh whipped cream
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Additional nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting
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Eggnog glaze or caramel drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Crust
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
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Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
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Add sugar and mix until well combined.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time.
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Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and eggnog. Mix on low until just combined.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
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Wrap springform pan with foil and place in a larger baking dish.
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Pour cheesecake filling over crust.
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Add hot water to the outer pan for a water bath.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes or until center is just set.
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Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Decorate and Serve
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Before serving, remove springform ring.
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Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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Serve chilled, in slices.