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Delicious Bailey's Cheesecake with chocolate crust and ganache topping.

Bailey's Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake flavored with Bailey's Irish cream, cocoa, and vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs or graham crackers
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Bailey's Irish cream
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
Optional Flavor
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder for a slightly deeper flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.