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Spike the Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Aug 21, 2019
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Eggnog lovers, rejoice! These creamy, nutmeg-scented bars have all the taste and warmth of a spiked eggnog thanks to bourbon, while a caramel topping launches this holiday dessert over the top. They’re the perfect bar to come home to after a cold night of caroling.

Spike the Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 25 min
  • Servings 36
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Crust ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining Filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over crust in pan.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until set in center. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled. Spread caramel sauce over cooled cheesecake bars.
  • Step 
    4
    For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

170 Calories
9g Total Fat
1g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
13%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
14%
Sodium
160mg
7%
Potassium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
14g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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