Festive Irish Cream Cheesecake

Name: Festive Irish Cream Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs; 1/4 cup Sugar; 1/4 cup Margarine (melted); 1 Env. Unflavored Gelatin; 1 cup Water (cold); 1 cup Sugar (divided); 3 Eggs (Large, Separated); 16 oz Cream Cheese (Softened); 2 tbsp Cocoa; 2 tbsp Bourbon; 1 cup Whipping Cream (Whipped)

A chilled Irish cream cheesecake with bourbon whiskey, cocoa, and gelatin.

4h 25m

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Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 cup

Sugar 1/4 cup

Margarine (melted) 1/4 cup

Unflavored Gelatin 1 Env.

Water (cold) 1 cup

Sugar (divided) 1 cup

Eggs (Large, Separated) 3

Cream Cheese (Softened) 16 oz

Cocoa 2 tbsp

Bourbon 2 tbsp

Whipping Cream (Whipped) 1 cup

Instructions

Prepare Crust

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare Gelatin

Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Blend in 3/4 cup sugar and beaten egg yolks; cook stirring constantly, over low heat, 3 minutes.

Mix Filling

Combine cream cheese and cocoa, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin mixture and bourbon, mixing until well blended. Chill until thickened, but not set.

Fold and Chill

Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually adding the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture and pour over crust. Chill until firm. Garnish with chocolate curls and small silver candy balls, if desired.