Description
Indulge in this luscious Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and silky ganache topping—perfect for holidays or special celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:
24 Oreo cookies (with filling)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Baileys Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1⅓ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
2–3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (optional)
Instructions
Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreos into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and Baileys Irish Cream.
Bake Cheesecake: Pour batter into crust. Wrap pan in foil, place in a water bath, and bake for 1 hour. Let cool in oven with door slightly open for 1 hour.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight.
Make Ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Mix in Baileys (optional). Cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake.
Serve: Let ganache set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps and cracks.
A water bath ensures even baking and a creamy texture.
Ganache can be replaced with whipped cream or chocolate curls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
