Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
24 large bars
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
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Layers of gingersnap crust, creamy eggnog cheesecake filling, and topped with cookie bars, these Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are a holiday must.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 bag gingersnap cookies 14 oz (about 2 1/2 cups crumbs)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake filling:
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened 8 oz each
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Cookie layer:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup milk
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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Instructions
- Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a food processor, pulse gingersnap cookies until fine crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Press crumbs into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Using the palm of your hand (or bottom of a cup) press crumbs firmly into the pan.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with sugar, eggs, rum extract and nutmeg using the whisk attachment of your electric mixer. Beat until fluffy and smooth (about 3-4 minutes). Pour over gingersnap crust.
- For the cookie layer, beat butter with sugar for 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Add in baking powder, salt, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg and beat until fully combined. Add milk and beat until well blended. Scoop dough by large spoonfuls onto the top of the cheesecake layer. Use your fingertips to spread gently until the cheesecake layer is fully covered.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle generously over the cookie layer.
- Bake for about 35 minutes. Middle may still "jiggle", that's okay. You want the cookie layer to be completely cooked (and lightly browned). Remove from oven and cool completely. Once cooled, cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight). Cut into squares and enjoy cold!
Notes
- You should store these in the refrigerator for freshness and best taste. I love them chilled straight from the fridge!
- If you omit the rum extract you won’t get the name eggnog flavor. Rum extract is worth the purchase! After you make cheesecake bars, use it in Eggnog Fudge, Butter Rum Fudge and Homemade Eggnog.
- The cheesecake bars are ready to come out of the oven when the cookie crust is lightly browned. The center of the cheesecake may be slightly jiggly but it will continue to firm as it cools (and when it’s chilled).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24large bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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