Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake
Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and smooth, chocolate-infused filling. A rich, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
- Mix in sour cream, Baileys, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated.
- Pour filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake inside for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for the smoothest texture. Chill fully before slicing for clean cuts.