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a creamy eggnog cheesecake on a cake stand in a wide horizontal shot, dusting of nutmeg and a smooth pale top, one slice removed, on a cozy holiday table with cinnamon sticks, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Eggnog Cheesecake Delight

A creamy eggnog cheesecake with real eggnog and a touch of rum and nutmeg.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
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
  • 2 tbsp rum optional
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the eggnog, rum, and nutmeg until fully combined.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 60-65 minutes until just set in the center.
  5. Cool slowly in the turned-off oven with the door ajar.
  6. Chill at least 6 hours, then dust with nutmeg before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat eggnog for the richest, creamiest texture.