Eggnog Cheesecake Bars (Printable Recipe)

Creamy bars with nutmeg cheesecake filling topped with almonds and white chocolate

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup whole almonds, finely ground
04 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Filling

06 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 large eggs

→ Topping

12 - 1/4 cup toasted whole almonds, finely chopped
13 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 13×9-inch pan with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, ground almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar, nutmeg, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour filling over the baked crust and bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set.
05 - Sprinkle toasted chopped almonds over the baked cheesecake and press in slightly.
06 - Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature for at least 90 minutes. Cut into bars using a sharp thin knife, wiping the blade between cuts.
07 - Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over bars before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - These bars are freezer-friendly. For best results, drizzle with chocolate only before serving.