Description
Savor the creamy decadence of this Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake, blending rich chocolate notes with a hint of Irish cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
- Crushed graham crackers
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Bailey's Irish Cream
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate Bailey's Irish Cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a twist on the crust, substitute crushed Oreos for graham crackers. Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chips to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; serve chilled without reheating.