Description
A creamy cheesecake infused with eggnog flavors and warm spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- Ground cinnamon, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by wrapping the bottom in aluminum foil to prevent leaks.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar, followed by sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, rum extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until evenly combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and add hot water halfway up the side of the pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until the center is set yet slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an additional hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing to prevent cracks. Serve with whipped cream or sauce to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesecake, eggnog, holiday dessert, festive, creamy