Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

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A spiced graham cracker crust and bourbon-infused egg nog filling give these simple bars a delicious holiday twist. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Annie's Eats.

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time:
25 mins
Bake Time:
5 mins
Bake Time:
28 mins
Cool Time:
1 hr
Chill Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 58 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • cup sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup eggnog

  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

  • Graham cracker crumbs and/or crystallized ginger (optional)

Directions

  1. For the crust, combine the 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter with a fork until evenly combined. Transfer the crumb mixture to an 8x8x2-inch baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Press crumb mixture down flat in an even layer. Bake in a 375° oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 325°F.

  2. For the filling, in a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup sugar and beat 1 minute more. Add egg; beat until smooth. Add the egg and bourbon, if desired; beat on medium speed 1 minute more, until the mixture is light and no lumps remain.

  3. Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. If you like, garnish bars with graham cracker crumbs and/or crystallized ginger.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 55mg 1%
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