Irish Cream & Chocolate Cheesecake

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Wow country fair judges with this delectable cake that will satisfy anyone's tastebuds and attract chocolate lovers from far away.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 287 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 2/3 cup chocolate wafers crushed
1/3 cup butter melted
2 pk gelatin unflavored
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coffee instant
2 cups milk
4 large eggs separated
1/3 cup liqueur irish cream style
1 pound cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet

Directions

CRUST: In bowl, combine wafers and butter. Press into 13x9 inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate.

FILLING: In saucepan, cook gelatin, salt, coffee and milk, stirring constantly, over medium heat until hot and coffee is dissolved. Reduce heat. Stir a little coffee mixture into egg yolks, then pour egg mixture back into saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add liqueur.

Using an electric mixer or food processor, blend cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the sugar until smooth. Slowly blend coffee mixture into cream cheese. Chill, stirring occasionally, until consistency of raw egg whites, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water. Let cool. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaing sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into coffee mixture. Transfer 1-1/2 cups of coffee mixture to small bowl and fold in chocolate. Using large spoon, alternately spoon two mixtures over chocolate crust. Use knife to swirl chocolate through coffee mixture.

Refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 124g
Amount per Serving
Calories 287 72% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g35%
 Saturated Fat 14.0g69%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 238mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g2%
 Sugars 14.0g
Protein 7.0g13%
Vitamin A 16%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 9%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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