Festive Irish Cream Cheesecake

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Sugar
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Margarine - melted
1		Unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup	118ml	Cold water
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar
3 cups	594g / 20oz	Eggs - separated (large)
16 oz	454g	Cream cheese - softened
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cocoa
2 tablespoons	30ml	Bourbon
1 cup	237ml	Whipping cream - whipped

Recipe Instructions

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch Springform pan.

Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved.

Blend in 3/4 cup sugar and beaten egg yolks; cook stirring constantly, over low heat, 3 minutes.

Combine cream cheese and cocoa, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin mixture and bourbon, mixing until well blended.

Chill until thickened, but not set. Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually adding the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

Fold egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture and pour over crust. C

hill until firm. Garnish with chocolate curls and small silver candy balls, if desired.

VARIATION: Substitute 2 tbs cold coffee for bourbon.

Source:
the California Culinary Academy

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