Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets the smoothness of Irish cream. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in!
Ingredients
- Chocolate cookie crust
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder
- Heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
- Add Baileys Irish Cream and mix well. Pour filling into cooled crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Customize with toppings like fresh fruit or caramel sauce drizzles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.