Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake
Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake is a divine Irish Cream Liqueur based Cheesecake, perfect NO-BAKE dessert for St Patrick’s Day (or any other day!)
Oh, cheesecake can be such an evil thing ! But, a delicious evil thing, that much I am willing to bet anyone and I am not even a betting kind of person. One slice of this Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake is simply not enough.
The distinct taste of the Irish Cream and the Chocolate together is so awesome. And with only a hint of Irish Cream in the whipped Cream topping, it rounds off this Cheesecake very nicely.
This is an absolute must dessert for after dinner (sorry kiddies, this one is for the adults!) and served with a strong cup of Espresso, this is heaven in your mouth.
You can add more chocolate to the Cream Cheese if you wish, but I like this ratio most.
The Irish Cream can also be decreased, if you feel a quarter cup is too much – as I always say, do the add and taste thing until you are happy.
After all, tastes vary and you are going to serve this Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake, therefore go with your preferences.
There is also no baking involved,which is another plus point in my book. Being Summer, and going through a heatwave, I most definitely do not want to switch on my oven, unless I absolutely have to.
With St Patrick’s Day in a little over a month, this recipe will come in very handy. But by all means, you do not have to wait until then to enjoy the Cheesecake, make it as a special treat over the weekend !
Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake
Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter melted
- 250 g Digestive Biscuits finely crushed (Graham Crackers can also be used) - ( 8 oz )
- 500 g Cream Cheese softened ( 16 oz )
- ¼ cup Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur (or any other Irish Cream Liqueur)
- ⅔ cup Icing Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Cream (double cream/whipping cream)
- ⅓ cup Chocolate grated ( I use Flake bars )
TOPPING:
- 1 cup Fresh Cream (double cream/whipping cream)
- 1 TB Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur (or any other Irish Cream Liqueur)
- ¼ cup Peppermint Crisp Chocolate grated or crushed
Instructions
- Combine the Butter and Biscuits – press into a lined loose-bottom cake pan – set aside
- Beat the Cream Cheese until smooth – add the Irish Cream and Icing Sugar – beat until well mixed
- Whip the Fresh Cream and fold into the Cream Cheese mixture – stir in the Grated Chocolate
- Pour the Cream Cheese filling over the Biscuit crust and refrigerate at least 4 hours – remove from the pan and transfer to a serving plate
TOPPING:
- Beat the Cream for the Topping until stiff peaks form – add the Irish Cream and beat another few seconds – spoon over the Cheesecake and sprinkle over the Peppermint Crisp
Notes
- Total time excludes chilling time
- Substitute the Peppermint Crisp (if unavailable) for any similar Peppermint based chocolate
Serve and keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
LINDA
And another Irish Cream Dessert you might like !
IRISH CREAM BARS
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Irish cream chocolate cheesecake looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning, tweeting and sharing in google plus.
Ok I love cheesecake and I love irish cream so YUP this looks amazing!!!
What a gorgeous dessert Linda!
yum! delicious evil is ok – and boy does this deliver!!
oh yes please!! can I have a whole entire cheesecake for myself!! nom nom nom! love the addition of Irish cream, just too delish!
You had me at Irish cream…. SOOOO yum!! Lucky it is not in front of me or I'd have NO self control 🙂
Oh, yet this is evil, but incredibly delicious evil! I am a sucker for cheesecake too, and this one is simply drooling!
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Pinning now 🙂
Oh wow Linda, this looks amazing 🙂 yum yum, yes please..
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Linda this cake looks WONDERFUL !!!
I have to try Irish cream with cheesecake 🙂
Oh my, but you are evil! My crazy, Irish, firefighter boyfriend will love this! I'm going to make it for his birthday, which is coming up on the 25th. I think I've just fallen in love with you! Hahaha!!!
Heaven on earth