Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake
Indulge in the decadent Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert featuring a creamy chocolate filling with Irish cream liqueur on a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with a rich ganache, this cheesecake is perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a sumptuous treat. Its velvety texture and sophisticated flavors make it an unforgettable dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minute
- Total Time: At least 9 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chocolate cookie crumbs
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- White sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Irish cream liqueur
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Filling: Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, adding sugar, cocoa powder, and flour. Mix in eggs one by one, then stir in sour cream and Irish cream liqueur until smooth.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C) for 60 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Ganache: Microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Pour ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.
- For a different twist, swap the Irish cream liqueur with mint liqueur or use white chocolate chips in the ganache.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for the best flavor.
