Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Bring holiday cheer to your dessert table with this Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust. Creamy and spiced, this festive dessert beautifully combines the comforting flavors of nutmeg with a buttery gingersnap crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving another slice. With its smooth texture and delightful eggnog essence, it’s a must-have for any holiday celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups Gingersnap Cookie Crumbs
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 6 tbsp Melted Butter
- 24 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sugar
- ¾ cup Eggnog (full-fat recommended)
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Mix gingersnap crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in eggnog, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Pour filling into cooled crust; bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg