Description
This Nutmeg Eggnog Cheesecake brings the creamy sweetness of classic eggnog and the gentle warmth of nutmeg into one rich holiday dessert. Smooth, dense, and perfectly spiced—it’s a festive showstopper you can make ahead for gatherings.
Ingredients
Crust:
2¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted salted butter
3 tbsp sugar
½ tsp ground nutmeg
Cheesecake:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup eggnog
¾ tsp ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, room temperature
Whipped Topping:
1 cup cold heavy cream
3 tbsp eggnog
10 tbsp powdered sugar
Nutmeg for dusting
Pearl sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Combine crust ingredients until sandy. Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool. Wrap pan in foil for a water bath.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Mix in eggnog and nutmeg. Add eggs one at a time, just until combined. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top.
4. Place the foil-wrapped pan in a larger pan half-filled with hot water. Bake 90–100 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven; let sit 30 minutes with door closed, then crack door for another 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, discard water bath, and refrigerate until fully chilled, 6 hours or overnight.
6. Whip heavy cream, eggnog, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over cheesecake. Sprinkle nutmeg and decorate with pearl sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
Do not overmix once eggs are added to prevent cracking.
Use a water bath and gradual cooling to maintain a smooth surface.
Chill cheesecake thoroughly before serving.
Make whipped topping fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420–460
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg