Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• For the crust
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• For the filling
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and nutmeg.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar and butter until creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined - it should be crumbly. Scoop the mixture into the bottom of a 9" by 13" baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Press the crumbly mixture down to form an even crust. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 14 to 16 minutes.

Meanwhile, add cream cheese, sugar and flour to the same mixing bowl. Beat until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Mix in eggnog until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low just until combined. Stir in rum.

Spread filling over hot, partially baked crust - sprinkle the top with nutmeg. Place back in the oven and continue to bake until the center is almost set, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and cool completely - place in the refrigerator to chill for a couple hours before cutting into bars.