Description
A silky holiday cheesecake infused with warm spices and a cozy splash of rum, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1/2 cup Spiced rum
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Graham cracker crust
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Cinnamon sticks (garnish)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by rum and vanilla.
- Blend in sour cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg until silky.
- Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake until edges are set and center slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely, then chill at least 4 hours.
- Decorate with whipped cream swirls and a dusting of cinnamon.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chilling the cheesecake for at least 4 hours enhances the flavor.
- Garnish with additional spices or fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg