Description
These Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are creamy, festive, and easy to slice, making them a perfect holiday dessert for Christmas parties, winter gatherings, dessert trays, and cozy food ideas at home. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth eggnog cheesecake filling, warm nutmeg, and simple prep, this easy recipe gives you all the flavor of classic cheesecake in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup eggnog
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whipped cream, optional for serving
1 pinch ground nutmeg, optional for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
5. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, then mix until just combined.
7. Pour in the eggnog and mix on low speed until smooth.
8. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
9. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
10. Bake for 32 to 38 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
11. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Slice into bars and top with whipped cream and a light dusting of nutmeg if desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding the eggs, because too much air can make the cheesecake layer puff in the oven and crack as it cools.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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