Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of the Ultimate Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake Delight. This elegant dessert combines the beloved flavors of Bailey’s Irish Cream with a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a luscious cheesecake that melts in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions or a treat at home, this cheesecake is easy to make and will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and Bailey's Irish Cream until fully blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Optionally fold in cocoa powder.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes or until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg