Description
Creamy, spiced eggnog cheesecake bars with a festive graham cracker crust. These easy-to-make treats deliver classic holiday flavor in a convenient, shareable format—perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until fluffy. Mix in eggnog and nutmeg, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth the top.
- (Optional) Place the pan in a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Bake 30–40 minutes without a water bath, or 40–50 minutes with one, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cut into 16 bars and serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.
Notes
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor.
- Use gingersnaps instead of graham crackers for a spicier crust.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for added indulgence.
- Dust with cocoa powder instead of nutmeg for a twist.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze (without whipped cream) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
