Great Cheesecake to serve on St. Patrick’s Day or just after some Corned Beef & Cabbage
Ingredients: [‘prepared graham cracker crusts’, ‘cream cheese’, ‘granulated sugar’, ‘eggs’, ‘baileys irish cream’, ‘vanilla extract’, ‘chocolate chips’, ‘whipping cream’, ‘sugar’, ‘instant coffee’, ‘cocoa powder’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“”,”4 prepared graham cracker crusts”,”2 1/2 lbs cream cheese (at room temperature)”,”2 cups granulated sugar (low sugar option) or 2 tablespoons Equal sugar substitute (low sugar option)”,”5 large eggs (at room temperature)”,”1 cup Baileys Irish Cream”,”1 tablespoon vanilla extract (coffee extract or almond extract works well too)”,”2 cups chocolate chips (mini ones work best)”,””,”2 cups whipping cream (straight from the fridge)”,”1/4 cup sugar (low sugar option) or 1 teaspoon Equal sugar substitute (low sugar option)”,”2 (1/8 ounce) packets instant coffee (I use Starbucks Via)”,”2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional, for Dusting)”]
Number of Servings: 32
Steps: [‘For the Espresso Whipped Cream:’, ‘In an Stand Mixer fitted with a Whip attachment whip Cream until soft peaks form, gradually add sugar and instant coffee.’, ‘Whip until stiff peaks form; refrigerate until ready to top cooled cheesecakes.’, ‘For the Cheesecake:’, ‘Preheat oven to 325°.’, ‘In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the Cream Cheese on High until smooth and creamy.’, ‘Add the Sugar and continue to mix on High until combined (if making as a “low sugar” dessert, omit sugar and substitute 2 T. Equal).’, ‘Crack all 5 eggs into a pitcher or large measuring cup and slowly add 1 at a time to mixer bowl; continue to mix on high until well combined.’, ‘Turn mixer off and, using a rubber spatula, scrape the sides and bottom to remove any stuck Cream Cheese.’, ‘Gradually add Baileys and Vanilla Extract.’, ‘Mix on High until well combined.’, ‘Arrange 4 prepared pie shells on a sheet pan, sprinkle with Chocolate Chips (or use Crushed Oreos, Peanut Butter or Carmel Chips) Omit if making a “low sugar” dessert.’, ‘Divide Mix among 4 pies and use a rubber spatula to smooth out the tops being careful not to touch the sides of the crust.’, ‘Top with remaining Chocolate Chips.’, “Bake about 50 minutes until puffed up, browned and doesn’t jiggle too much when shaken.”, ‘Allow to cool completely in the fridge (cheesecake will puff up almost double in size in the oven then as it cools will shrink back down below the crust line).’, ‘Before serving top with prepared Espresso Whipped Cream and dust with Cocoa Powder if using.’]