These Eggnog Cheesecake Squares are made with a creamy, smooth cheesecake layer and a Holiday spice brownie crust.

Slice of eggnog cheese with brownie crust. Decorated with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate stick.

One sure way to know the Holiday season has begun is when you can finally buy eggnog in the grocery stores. In addition to making some awesome drinks, I love using eggnog to bake with. Some of my other favorite recipes using eggnog are Eggnog Fudge and Eggnog White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies.

Squares of cheesecake on white paper dollies. Decorated with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate stick.

This recipe for Eggnog Cheesecake Squares is so good! Made with a homemade brownie crust topped with eggnog flavored cheesecake. The brownie crust is created with Holiday flavors of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.

Tips for making the perfect cheesecake squares.

I think the spice brownie crust is what makes these eggnog cheesecake squares irresistible, but if you want something a bit quicker you can use a simple graham crust or my recipe for Gingersnap crust.
Using a vanilla bean gives incredible vanilla flavor, but they are expensive and hard to find. One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract is a good substitution.
Use full fat cream cheese and make sure it is at room temperature before starting! Butter, eggs and eggnog should also be a room temperature.
What kind of eggnog do I use? The full fat, gourmet style, to give a smooth creamy texture to the cheesecake.
When cutting into squares, wipe the knife clean with a damp cloth between slices.
Store covered in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these squares in airtight container.

Eggnog Cheesecake Squares

Laureen King

These Eggnog Cheesecake Squares are made with a creamy, smooth cheesecake layer and a Holiday spice brownie crust.

4.02 from 78 votes

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Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for Spice Brownie Crust:
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter softened
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 egg
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Eggnog Cheesecake Layer Ingredients
2 packages cream cheese 8 oz package size room temperature
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup full fat eggnog
2 eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven 350º. Grease 8x8 inch cake pan.
Blend together flour, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and salt, set aside.
With electric mixer beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
Mix in vanilla and egg.
Blend in flour mixture, just until combined, don't over mix.
Pour into cake pan and spread evenly.
Bake 350º for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
Prepare cheesecake batter while brownie crust bakes.
Using and electric mixer beat cream cheese with sugar until fluffy.
Add eggnog and vanilla, mix until combined.
On low speed add eggs, one at a time.
When brownie based is baked, reduce heat to 300º.
Remove from oven and pour cheesecake mixture on top of brownie base.
Return to oven and continue to bake 40-50 minutes until top has browned slightly.
Cool at room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Keyword eggnog, cheesecake, eggnog cheesecake

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