Eggnog Cheesecake

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Eggnog Cheesecake is thick, creamy and full of eggnog! This easy cheesecake recipe is perfect for the holidays and a delicious way to enjoy one of my favorite drinks of the season.

Looking for an eggnog drink? Try my old-fashioned homemade eggnog recipe.

This post is sponsored by The American Dairy Association Mideast, but all opinions are my own.

Homemade eggnog cheesecake with a slice taken out.

Easy Eggnog Cheesecake

One of the best things about the holiday season is giving back. One thing I love is that every year our church gives back to so many organizations in our area and around the world. Between collecting donations, giving time by volunteering at organizations in the area and donating to food kitchens in the areas, it’s a wonderful thing they do every year.

So I’m also excited to be partnering with the ADA Mideast for their holiday campaign. They’re donating 25 cents, the average cost of 1 glass of milk, to the Great American Milk Drive for every new follower on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram through Wednesday, Dec. 13. Milk is the number one nutritious product requested by food banks, but it is rarely donated. The Great American Milk Drive is delivering thousands of gallons of milk to families who would otherwise go without. How great is that? Nutritionists recommend 3 servings of milk a day, which is about a gallon each week, but 46 million Americans – including 12 million children – only get on average 1 gallon of milk ALL year. Of course if you’d like to give separately, you can do that at milklife.com/give too. A $5 donation gives a gallon of milk to a family in-need.

Slice of homemade eggnog cheesecake on a plate.

What You’ll Love About this Eggnog Cheesecake

Tons of Eggnog Flavor: One of my favorite ways to enjoy milk this time of year is in the form of eggnog! I could probably drink my weight in the stuff. I love it! And there’s more than 1 full cup of it in this cheesecake.

Classic Graham Cracker Crust: To start, there’s the classic graham cracker crust – with a little twist. To give it a touch of holiday fun, there’s some nutmeg. It gives the crust a little more flavor and goes perfectly with the eggnog.

Creamy Cheesecake Filling: Next up is the cheesecake filling. It’s my classic thick and creamy cheesecake with a full cup of eggnog and a bit of nutmeg. One thing to keep in mind when baking the cheesecake is that it does bake a little longer than some. The eggnog thins out the batter a good bit, so the baking time is increased. Although baking takes a while, it’s totally worth it in the end!

Eggnog cheesecake with swirls of whipped cream on top.

How To Decorate An Eggnog Cheesecake

On top of the cheesecake is some eggnog whipped cream, because is there such a thing as too much eggnog? I think not! I piped the whipped cream onto the cheesecake with an Ateco 844 frosting tip, but you could also use the Wilton 1M or 2D to get a similar look. Sprinkle on a touch more nutmeg and a few pearl sprinkles and you’re all done and ready to dig in!

I shared this cheesecake with lots of family and friends and it was such a HUGE hit! Some were getting a little protective over it and I thought perhaps someone might throw down over the last piece. 🙂 I hope you love it as much as we all did!

Slice of cheesecake on a plate with a bite taken out.

Watch How To Make It

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slice of Eggnog Cheesecake on plate
Recipe

Eggnog Cheesecake

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours, plus cooling time
  • Yield: 12-14 Slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy Eggnog Cheesecake recipe is thick, creamy and full of eggnog! A perfect dessert recipe for the holidays, it’s a delicious way to enjoy one of my favorite drinks of the season.


Ingredients

CRUST

  • 2 ¼ cups (302g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup (112g) salted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

FILLING

  • 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (207g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
  • 1 cup (230g) eggnog
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) eggnog
  • 10 tbsp (72g) powdered sugar
  • Nutmeg, for sprinkling
  • Pearl sprinkles, optional

Instructions

CRUST

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
2. Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in. See how I set up my pans. Set prepared pan aside.

CHEESECAKE FILLING AND TOPPING

5. Reduce oven to 300°F (148°C).
6. In a large mixer bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar and flour until well combined (Use low speed to keep less air from getting into the batter, which can cause cracks). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7. Add the eggnog and nutmeg and mix on low speed until well combined.
8. Add the eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
9. Pour the cheesecake filling into crust and spread evenly.
10. Place springform pan (covered with aluminum foil) inside another larger pan. Fill the larger pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
11. Bake for 1 hour and 30-40 minutes.
12. Turn off heat and leave cheesecake in oven with door closed for 30 minutes.
13. Crack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
14. Remove cheesecake from oven and chill until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.
15. To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, eggnog and powdered sugar to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
16. Remove the cheesecake from the pan, then pipe the whipped cream onto the cheesecake. I made little rosettes with Ateco tip 844, but feel free to decorate as you like. Sprinkle with a little nutmeg and pearl sprinkles, if desired.
17. Refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 432
  • Sugar: 32.6 g
  • Sodium: 399.2 mg
  • Fat: 23.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 47.2 g
  • Protein: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 128.7 mg

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Enjoy!

Eggnog Cheesecake - perfect cheesecake for the holidays!

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326 Comments
  1. Leslie

    Love this recipe I make it for Christmas every year. Any suggestions for cutting the recipe to fit a 9in pre-made pie crust?

  2. Laura

    this sounds delicious! when i’m letting the cheesecake cool in the oven, should i remove it from the water bath or leave it in the water bath while still in there? can’t wait to make this for a family christmas dinner this weekend!

  3. Latoya

    I made this before and it was a hit!!!! Can this recipe do mini cheesecakes? I’m thinking halving the recipe?






  4. Paula

    I made a dust in my food processor with a couple candy canes and lightly dusted the top with it instead of nutmeg…Yum

  5. Marion

    I made that recipe for Christmas with my french parents, and I forgot to come back here and comment to say HOW GOOD it was. I always shy away from making cheesecake, and I had never tried eggnog, and this was sooo holidayish, I loved it. I came back on your website to look for a NY-style cheesecake recipe because after trying this one, I have full trust! Thank you!






  6. Cathy

    This cheesecake is amazing! Followed the recipe exactly, including the detailed pan preparation. I had never used piping tips before, but borrow from a friend and it was truly beautiful. I’ll be making it again, next eggnog season






  7. DEBBIE RICHARDS

    Made this for Christmas 2022. I used ginger snaps instead of graham cracker crumbs, added 1 teaspoon of Rum flavoring in filling. A MUST is a temperature probe. Bake until internal temp is 150*F. Turning off the oven and leaving door cracked is a must, I placed a pan of water under the cheesecake while baking.






  8. Beth

    I really loved the cheesecake recipe. But the whipped cream would not stay firm, it immediately started to soften after whipped and never would have made it on top of the cheesecake.

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