Irish Coffee Cheesecake Food

IRISH COFFEE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• To make the crust: In an electric mixer fitthe flat beater. Mix the butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, rice flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix on low until the dough comes together. Roll the dough into a 9-inch round. Pat into the bottom of a 9-inch springform tin. Refrigerate overnight if possible, but a minimum of 30 minutes Once the base has refrigerated, preheat an oven to 300°F Bake the crust for 30 minutes. Cool completely.
• To make the cheesecake topping: In an electric mixer, fit the flat beater. Beat the cream cheese on medium until smooth. Slowly add the granulated sugar and beat until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the sour cream, the Bailey's Irish Cream, the espresso powder, and mix until smooth.
• To make the final cheesecake: Spread the topping evenly over the crust. Place the springform tin in a large roasting or baking pan, then place on the oven rack. Carefully fill the roasting pan halfway with hot water. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes Test it is cooked by gently shaking the pan. The cheesecake should be set but not dry. Transfer the tin to a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled throughout.

IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix together cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press this crumb mixture into bottom of 9 inch springform pan with 2 3/4 inch high sides. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees) until brown - about 8 minutes. Transfer crust to rack and cool. Maintain oven temperature.
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl until blended. Beat in 1 cup sour cream and liqueur. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Pour filling over crust in pan. Bake until edges are puffed, and center no longer moves when pan is shaken, about 1 to 1/2 hours. Transfer cheesecake to rack, and cool 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
• Mix 1 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Press down edges of cheesecake, and spread mixture on top. Bake 10 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack and cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Release pan from cheesecake. Cut and serve.