Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake

Bailey's Irish Cream

🥗Healthier: coffee or chocolate syrup

💰Cheaper: milk + cocoa powder

Syrup provides flavor without the alcohol.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has less fat, ricotta is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, margarine is often cheaper.

Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookies or wafers with melted butter.

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar and mix until well combined and fluffy.

Incorporate Bailey's Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and heavy cream into the mixture.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.

Fold in semi-sweet chocolate until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the pan.

Bake in a hot water bath for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C), then turn down the oven to 225°F (107°C) and bake for 110 minutes longer.

Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight until cold.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens