Baileys Cheesecake Recipe
Baileys Cheesecake is an extraordinary dessert! It is chocolaty, rich, and decadent, with a slight hint of Irish Cream that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Servings 12 slices
Calories 735kcal
Ingredients
Crust:
- 20 Oreo Cookies crushed into crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Baileys Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 cup Baileys or Irish Cream
Baileys Chocolate Ganache:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or Baileys
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1/4 cup Baileys slightly warm
Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup Baileys
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Garnish:
- Chocolate Sprinkles
Instructions
Cheesecake Crust:
- Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Add the cookies to a ziplock bag, and crush them using a rolling pin.
- Add the cookie crumbs and melted butter to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Add the mixture to the prepared springform pan and using a measuring cup, press it to line the sides about 1 inch up of the pan edges.
- Wrap the outside of the springform pan in a double layer of foil. Covering the bottom and sides of the pan, only from outside. This will prevent the cheesecake from water leaking in.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Baileys Cheesecake Filling:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese for 1 minute.
- Add sugar, salt, and flour, mix until completely combined and there are no lumps. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until just mixed through, do not to over-beat. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add vanilla extract, sour cream and Baileys, beat until mixed through, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Level the top with a spatula.
Bake:
- Set the springform pan in a large roasting pan, that is deep enough to add water to it. Pour HOT water into the roasting pan, about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the preheated oven and bake it for 45-50 minutes. Or until the cheesecake is just slightly wobbly in the center, but puffy and settled on the sides.
- Turn off the oven and crack open the door. Cool cheesecake completely in the open oven.
Chill:
- Once completely cooled remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours.
- Run a butter knife around the edges to release it from the pan. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Baileys Chocolate Ganache:
- Add chopped chocolate and corn syrup to a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a rolling simmer. Pour the cream on top of the chocolate pieces and set aside for 1 minute. With a whisk, begin to incorporate the melted chocolate into the cream, whisking until smooth and glossy. Whisk in slightly warm Baileys until fully combined.
- Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake. Set aside until ganache is set, about 1 hour.
Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- Add all ingredients to a cold bowl and whisk until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
- Add to a piping bag fitted with the star tip and pipe onto the cheesecake.
- Garnish with chocolate sprinkles before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 4mg