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Irish Cream Cheesecake

No-bake Irish cream cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, chocolate, and bourbon — light and creamy with a whipped meringue fold.

OtherVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
12
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.3 cup sugar for crust
  • 0.3 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 0.5 cup cold water
  • 1 cup sugar for filling
  • 3 whole eggs, separated
  • 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages), softened
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 tbsp bourbon or cold coffee
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and margarine. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

  2. 2

    Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Blend in 3/4 cup sugar and beaten egg yolks; cook over low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine cream cheese and cocoa; beat until well blended. Gradually add gelatin mixture and bourbon. Chill until thickened but not set.

  4. 4

    Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture.

  5. 5

    Pour over crust. Chill until firm.

Tags

bourbonchocolateamericanno-bakecheesecakeIrish creamother