Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with Nutmeg Crust

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with Nutmeg Crust

FOR THE CRUST:
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

FOR THE FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup eggnog
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

TO MAKE THE CRUST:
Combine 1/3 cup sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Beat until well mixed. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Press crust mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes.

MEANWHILE, TO MAKE THE FILLING:
Combine all filling ingredients except nutmeg in same bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is creamy.

Spread filling over hot, partially baked crust; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Continue baking for 28 to 33 minutes or until set. Cool completely.

Cut into bars with wet knife. Store refrigerated.

Makes 36 servings
Adapted from source: Land O Lakes