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Spiced Eggnog Cheesecake – Creamy Holiday Dessert Recipe


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¾ cup full-fat eggnog

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping (Optional)

  • Fresh whipped cream

  • Additional nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting

  • Eggnog glaze or caramel drizzle


Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.

  3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool while preparing the filling.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

  2. Add sugar and mix until well combined.

  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time.

  4. Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and eggnog. Mix on low until just combined.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

  1. Wrap springform pan with foil and place in a larger baking dish.

  2. Pour cheesecake filling over crust.

  3. Add hot water to the outer pan for a water bath.

  4. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until center is just set.

  5. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Decorate and Serve

 

  1. Before serving, remove springform ring.

  2. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

  3. Serve chilled, in slices.