festive irish cream cheesecake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cari Blowers
Green Island, NY

Only one word "yummy"

(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 4 Hr 25 Min

Ingredients For festive irish cream cheesecake

  • 1 c
    honey maid graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1/4 c
    (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
  • 1
    envelope knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 c
    cold water, divided
  • 2 pkg
    (8 oz. each) philadelphia cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    irish cream liqueur
  • 1
    (8 oz.) cool whip whipped topping, thawed
  • 2
    square baker’s semi-sweet chocolate (for chocolate curls)

How To Make festive irish cream cheesecake

  • 1
    MIX crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
  • 2
    SPRINKLE gelatin over 1/4 cup of the water in small saucepan; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.
  • 3
    BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1-cup sugar and the cocoa in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add gelatin mixture, remaining 1/4-cup water and the liqueur; refrigerate until slightly thickened. Gently stir in the whipped topping; pour over crust. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Top with chocolate curls just before serving. Store in refrigerator

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