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Creamy Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache

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A luxurious blend of creamy Irish cream cheesecake topped with decadent chocolate ganache, perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Stir in Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth without overbeating.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and spread evenly. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake for 55-60 minutes. Center should jiggle slightly when done.
  5. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door cracked open for 1 hour. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Add butter for extra shine if desired.
  7. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly. Let ganache set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

[‘Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and Irish cream are at room temperature for a smoother batter.’, ‘Bake cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracks.’, ‘Refrigerate overnight for the best texture and flavor.’, ‘Add butter to ganache for a professional-grade shine.’, ‘Ganache covers any cracks in the cheesecake beautifully.’]

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Keywords: Irish cream cheesecake, chocolate ganache, St. Patrick's Day dessert, creamy cheesecake, decadent dessert

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