Description
Delicious and creamy eggnog cheesecake bars perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, use a higher quality eggnog.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg