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Eggnog Cheesecake Bars


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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy the creamy goodness of Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

For the Crust:

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  3. 3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.

For the Filling:

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. 2. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
  3. 3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4. Pour in eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. 5. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Chill and Serve:
  7. 1. Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours or overnight.
  8. 2. Cut into squares and serve chilled with a drizzle of extra eggnog or whipped cream if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg