How to Make the Best Irish Cream and Chocolate Cheesecake

Whether you’re having guests over for dinner or throwing a party with friends, an Irish cream and chocolate cheesecake is a dessert that always hits the spot. Luckily for you, it’s extremely simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 100g butter
  • 250g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 600g cream cheese
  • 25ml Baileys or other Irish cream liqueur
  • 100ml icing sugar
  • 300ml double cream, whipped
  • 100g grated chocolate

To garnish

  • 200ml double cream, whipped
  • Cocoa powder, to dust

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits.
  2. Mix well until the biscuits have absorbed all the butter.
  3. Remove from the heat and press into the bottom of a lined springform tin.
  4. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for one hour.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Lightly whip the cream cheese then beat in the Irish cream and icing sugar. Fold in the whipped cream and grated chocolate. When smooth, spoon evenly onto the biscuits.
  6. Refrigerate and allow to set for a further two hours.
  7. Once set, remove and decorate with whipped cream and cocoa powder dusted over the top.
  8. Enjoy your delicious dessert.