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Decadent Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake

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A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake infused with Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for dessert lovers and special occasions. This easy recipe combines a crunchy chocolate crust with a silky, boozy filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) chocolate graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ cup whipped cream, lightly sweetened (optional topping)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush chocolate wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or sealed bag.
  2. Mix crumbs with melted butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until combined. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add cocoa powder and mix well.
  6. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  7. Stir in Baileys Irish Cream, sour cream, and vanilla extract until batter is silky and uniform. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
  9. Place springform pan on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
  10. If top browns too much, tent loosely with foil.
  11. Cool cheesecake on wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Before serving, optionally spread whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
  13. Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Press crust firmly and evenly. Wrap springform pan bottom with foil if using a water bath. Use a warm knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing. For gluten-free, substitute crust with gluten-free cookies or almond flour. For non-alcoholic version, replace Baileys with heavy cream and vanilla extract.

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