Tasty Tuesday - Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

 

In honor of St. Patrick's Day

I thought I'd post something Irish to get your mojo going.

 

Here is a couple of my favorite St. Patty recopies.  I suggest making them and enjoying them with your special someone.

Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

Ingredients:Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

·         1 1/2 cupsfinely crushed chocolate wafers (about 18 cookies)*

·         6 tablespoons butter, melted*

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened

·         1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream

·         1 cup sugar

·         1 8 ounce package semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

·         3 eggs

·         1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur

·         2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk

·         2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. For crust, in a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafers, melted butter, and cinnamon; toss gently to mix. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a 9- or 10-inch spring form pan. Set aside.

2.  For filling, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and melted chocolate. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, stir in eggs just until combined. Stir in liqueur, whipping cream or milk, and vanilla.

3.  Pour filling into the crust-lined pan. Place springform pan in shallow baking pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken.