Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are the perfect festive dessert that combines smooth cheesecake with the delightful flavors of eggnog. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling dusted with nutmeg, each bite feels like a warm hug during the holiday season. Easy to make and visually stunning, these bars are ideal for sharing at family gatherings or holiday parties, ensuring everyone will be asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition before incorporating eggnog.
- Stir in nutmeg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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