- make this recipe
- user reviews (8)
-
1 1/2
cups finely crushed chocolate wafers (about 18 cookies)*
-
6
tablespoons butter, melted*
-
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
-
3
8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
-
1
8 ounce carton dairy sour cream
-
1
cup sugar
-
1
8 ounce package semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
-
3
eggs
-
1/2
cup Irish cream liqueur
-
2
tablespoons whipping cream or milk
-
2
teaspoons vanilla
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. For crust, in a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafers, melted butter, and cinnamon; toss gently to mix. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a 9- or 10-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2. For filling, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and melted chocolate. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, stir in eggs just until combined. Stir in liqueur, whipping cream or milk, and vanilla.
3. Pour filling into the crust-lined pan. Place springform pan in shallow baking pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken.
4. Cool in springform pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen from side of pan. Cool for 30 minutes more. Remove side of springform pan. Cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Makes 16 servings.
- Note *If using a 10-inch springform pan, use 1-3/4 cups crushed chocolate wafers (about 21 cookies) and 7 tablespoons butter, melted, for the crust.
- Servings Per Recipe 16,
- Calories 405,
- Protein (gm) 7,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 32,
- Fat, total (gm) 29,
- Cholesterol (mg) 109,
- Saturated fat (gm) 17,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 9,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
- Sugar, total (gm) 25,
- Vitamin A (IU) 826,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 0,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 16,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
- Sodium (mg) 252,
- Potassium (mg) 181,
- Calcium (DV %) 61,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Top Brands
I used chocolate graham crackers, couldn't find chocolate wafer cookies in my store. Crackers worked great.
4/6/2010 07:07:04 AM Report AbuseThat made the most incredible cake, and large. Rave reviews from my guests.
4/6/2010 07:06:15 AM Report AbuseThis looks incredible!! I'm going to try to it, but w/o the liquor.
3/29/2010 10:45:32 AM Report AbuseWhat a hit at the St Patty's day party. It's the best chocolate cheesecake I've every had. Truly....
3/22/2010 01:22:05 PM Report AbuseThe chocolate wafers can be found at most grocery stores. They are thin wafers in a yellow narrow box, you should be able to see them through the plastic packaging. They are usually by the ginger snaps and nilla-wafers. They are sold in 9oz boxes for around $4. Ask a clerk if you need help. I recommend stocking up if you find them, because they are hard to come by around the Holidays.
3/19/2010 10:40:54 PM Report Abuse