Description
These Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are a creamy holiday dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth eggnog cheesecake filling, and a warm nutmeg finish. They are perfect for Christmas dessert, holiday baking, party food ideas, easy dessert trays, make-ahead treats, and festive cheesecake bar recipes when you want something rich, simple, and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup eggnog
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon extra nutmeg for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
2. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
4. Beat the softened cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
5. Mix in the eggnog, sour cream, flour, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until smooth.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition.
7. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 34 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble.
9. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Lift the bars from the pan, slice into squares, and dust with extra nutmeg before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs so the filling mixes smoothly without lumps.
Do not overbake the bars; the center should still wobble slightly when the pan is gently moved.
Chill the bars completely before slicing, and wipe the knife between cuts for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: Eggnog Cheesecake Bars, holiday dessert, Christmas dessert, cheesecake bars, eggnog dessert, easy dessert recipe, make-ahead dessert