Description
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars combine the nostalgic flavor of creamy holiday eggnog with the rich, smooth texture of cheesecake, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, these bars make a cozy, festive treat ideal for sharing or savoring solo.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup eggnog
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until evenly coated.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth using a mixer.
5. Add sugar and beat until fully combined.
6. Mix in eggnog, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Stir in flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until mixture is smooth and creamy.
8. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Dust with extra nutmeg or cinnamon before slicing and serving chilled.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your filling.
Let the bars chill fully for clean slicing—overnight is best.
A gingersnap crust is a great substitute if you want extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg