Description

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any day with this delicious dessert. The cheesecake starts with a buttery crust, a creamy filling flavored with hints of Irish cream liqueur and espresso and finished with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• pinch salt
• Filling:
• 16 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 c. Irish Cream liqueur
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 T. instant espresso powder
• 1 t. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 t. vanilla extract
• 1 T. all-purpose flour
• Garnish:
• whipped cream
• chocolate shavings

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9×13 pan.
2. Crust:
3. Cream the butter and sugar together; blend in the flour and salt until the mixture is crumbly. Pat into the prepared pan, pressing down slightly for an even layer.