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Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake flavored with eggnog, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- Beat in eggnog and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
- You can garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg