These Cottage Cheese Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are a delightful twist on traditional holiday desserts. Combining the rich flavors of eggnog cheesecake with the health benefits of cottage cheese, these bars are a high protein Christmas treat that everyone will love.
Perfect for festive gatherings, these creamy holiday dessert squares are easy to make and will impress your guests with their unique flavor and texture.
Delicious Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
These cheesecake bars feature a smooth, creamy filling made with cottage cheese, eggs, and eggnog, all set on a buttery graham cracker crust. The recipe takes about 50 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding a delicious batch of festive cheesecake squares that serve 12.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional for thicker texture)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Prepare the Filling: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve: Cut into squares, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired, and enjoy your festive cheesecake bars.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
