Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 325 F (163 C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil if you plan on using a water bath.
- Mix cookie crumbs with sugar and melted butter until it has a sand-like consistency. Press it into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
Filling
- Beat the room temperature cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, Bailey's, vanilla, and cocoa, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
Baking
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
Cooling
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it sit for about 45 minutes. Remove from the water bath and cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- Slice using a sharp knife dipped in hot water, wiping the knife between cuts.
Notes
Cheesecake freezes well. Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil; they last about 1-2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
