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a creamy eggnog cheesecake with a slice removed showing the smooth interior, dusted with nutmeg, in a wide horizontal shot on a festive table with greenery, warm candlelight, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Eggnog Cheesecake

Creamy eggnog cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, adorned with nutmeg and rum extract.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp rum extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Mix the graham crumbs and melted butter, press into a springform pan, and chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Blend in the eggnog, eggs, rum extract, and nutmeg until just combined.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Bake at 325F for about 60 minutes, until the center barely jiggles.
  6. Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

Don't skip the long chill; it's what gives cheesecake its perfect sliceable texture.