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

Eggnog Cheesecake Squares

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggnog, cheesecake, eggnog cheesecake
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Laureen King
These Eggnog Cheesecake Squares are made with a creamy, smooth cheesecake layer and a Holiday spice brownie crust.
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Ingredients

Spice Brownie Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Eggnog Cheesecake Ingredients

  • 2 packages cream cheese 8 oz package size room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup full fat eggnog
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg