Irish Cream Cheesecake
Irish Cream Cheesecake is a rich, ultra-creamy dessert featuring the smooth, warming flavor of Irish cream liqueur. Set on a buttery graham or chocolate cookie crust and optionally topped with ganache or whipped cream, it’s perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any indulgent occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 12-14 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for ganache)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional, for ganache)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker or cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl between additions.
- Add sour cream, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Stir in flour or cornstarch if using.
- Pour batter over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Optional ganache: Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake and let set.
- Top with whipped cream before serving if desired.
Notes
Use a water bath during baking to help prevent cracks and ensure smooth texture.Chill overnight for the best consistency and flavor.For a stronger Irish cream flavor, increase liqueur to 2/3 cup and reduce sour cream slightly.Use chocolate cookie crust for a richer base.Freeze slices individually for easy make-ahead desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/irish-cream-cheesecake/
