Ingredients for Irish Cream Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 16 ounces (two 8-ounce packages) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 package (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Semisweet chocolate (for garnish)
- ¼ cup cold water
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How to Make Irish Cream Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place a baking pan with about 1 inch of hot water on the lower oven rack to create a humid environment and prevent cracking.
- Combine 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and 1 ½ inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Freeze the prepared pan until ready to fill (at least 30 minutes).
- In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces (two 8-ounce packages) cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 package (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin over ¼ cup cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
- Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Stir in 8 ounces sour cream, ½ cup Irish cream liqueur, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter over the chilled crust.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not open the door during this time.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and carefully remove it from the springform pan.
- Let it cool completely on a wire rack before chilling (at least 4 hours).
- Place on a decorative plate and serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with grated semi-sweet chocolate, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
128 g
Sugar
1306g
Fat
937g
Carbs
111g
