Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these delightful eggnog cheesecake bars. A luscious blend of holiday flavors comes together in each bite, from the buttery graham cracker crust to the smooth eggnog-infused cheesecake filling. Topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, these bars are perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in by the fireplace. Enjoy the taste of the season with these decadent treats!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12
- graham crackers
- ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons
- granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons
- unsalted butter
- 16 ounces
- cream cheese
- 2
- eggs
- 1
- egg yolk
- ¾ cup
- eggnog
- 4 teaspoons
- brandy
- 1 teaspoon
- vanilla extract
- 4½ teaspoons
- all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon
- freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan, then line with parchment paper; set aside.
- Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is just brown around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ¾ cup granulated sugar and beat for an additional couple of minutes, until smooth. Add the eggs and yolk, eggnog, brandy and vanilla and beat again until completely combined and smooth. Finally, beat in the flour, nutmeg and salt and mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Set the pan in a larger pan (a 9x13-inch works for this), and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the baking pan. Bake until just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the baking pan from the water bath, and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cut into 1½x3-inch bars. Lightly dust the tops of the bars with freshly grated nutmeg just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
18 bars
Nutrition
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
- Protein Content: 3 g
- Fat Content: 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
- Cholesterol Content: 69 mg
- Sodium Content: 188 mg
- Sugar Content: 12 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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