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    Baileys Cheesecake With Baileys Ganache & A Flat White Martini

    Published: Dec 29, 2015 · Modified: Dec 19, 2018

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    Baileys cheesecake - smooth, creamy Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with gingersnap crust and Baileys chocolate ganache topping.

    Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake with gingersnap crust & Baileys ganache and recipe for a Flat White Martini - Domestic Gothess

    I've always felt like New Years Eve falls too soon after Christmas; by that point I've had enough of celebrating and socialising and just want to hibernate for about a month with a duvet, stack of films and a supply of Christmas chocolates...

    And I certainly don't want to go out to a packed bar or club with an hour long wait to get drinks; parties at home with friends are definitely my preferred form of celebrating. So I shall be doing just that for this New Years, though not at my own home, which is probably best as I wouldn't want to have to clean up the next day!

    Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with gingersnap crust and Baileys chocolate ganache

    Parties require nibbles and drinks, all the better if they are alcoholic....the food AND the drinks that is. This Baileys cheesecake fits the bill perfectly, it is rich and creamy with a nice hit of Baileys Irish cream in both the velvety cheesecake and in the rich chocolate ganache topping; the ginger biscuit base provides a lovely contrast of texture and a hint of ginger.

    I actually served it for dessert on Boxing Day (where it disappeared very quickly), but really it is perfect for any celebration (or regular day).

    It is a baked cheesecake, and ideally needs to be made the day before serving as it needs to cool down slowly (to prevent cracking) then chill in the fridge for a while first; though you could get away with baking it in the morning to serve in the evening; or up to a couple of days in advance.

    I always bake my cheesecakes in a water bath, which helps to prevent the surface from cracking and ensures that the texture is silky smooth; just make sure that you wrap your tin extremely well, with several layers of clingfilm and tin foil, to prevent any water from seeping in and making the base go soggy.

    Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with ginger crust and Baileys ganache & recipe for Flat White Martini - Domestic Gothess

    The cheesecake goes perfectly with a Baileys Flat White Martini, a smooth, creamy take on an espresso martini. It is really quick and simple to make and only requires three ingredients - Baileys, vodka and espresso coffee, which makes it perfect for serving at parties.

    It is VERY easy to drink, and the buzz from the caffeine helps keep you awake to party; it is quite strong though so I don't think I could manage more than a couple! There's a handy video here that shows you how to make it.

    Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake with ginger crust and Baileys Ganache - Domestic Gothess

    Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake with gingersnap crust & Baileys ganache and recipe for a Flat White Martini - Domestic Gothess
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    Baileys Cheesecake With Baileys Ganache

    Baileys cheesecake - smooth, creamy Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with gingersnap crust and Baileys chocolate ganache topping.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine baking
    Keyword cheesecake
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    cooling time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings 12 people
    Author Domestic Gothess

    Ingredients

    Cheesecake

      Base:

      • 250 g (9oz) gingersnap biscuits
      • 75 g (⅓ cup) butter, melted

      Filling:

      • 600 g (21oz) full fat cream cheese
      • 150 ml (½ + ⅛ cup) double (heavy) cream
      • 150 g (¾ cup) caster (superfine) sugar
      • 2 tbsp cornflour cornstarch
      • 4 large eggs
      • 150 ml (½ + ⅛ cup) Baileys Irish Cream
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract

      Ganache:

      • 150 g (5.3oz) dark chocolate, chopped
      • 80 ml (⅓ cup) double (heavy) cream
      • 100 ml (⅓ + ⅛ cup) Baileys Irish Cream

      Flat White Martini

      • To serve one:
      • 25 ml espresso
      • 25 ml vodka
      • 50 ml Baileys
      • coffee beans to serve

      Instructions

      Cheesecake

      • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until they are reduced to crumbs. Add the melted butter and blitz again until it resembles wet sand. Pour the crumbs into a 23cm(9in) round springform cake tin, spread them out across the base and pack down firmly.
      • Bake the base for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and leave to cool while you make the filling. Beat together the cream cheese, cream, sugar and cornflour with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; finally mix in the Baileys and vanilla extract.
      • Put the kettle on. Wrap the outside of the tin in a double layer of clingfilm then a double layer of wide tinfoil, making sure that there are no gaps or splits; place the tin in a large roasting tray.
      • Pour the filling into the tin then pour enough boiling water into the roasting tray so that it comes about halfway up the sides of the tin. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 hour until the cheesecake is set but still has a slight wobble in the centre.
      • Remove the cheesecake from the water bath, return it to the switched off oven, close the door and leave it in there for at least an hour. Allow the cheesecake to cool until it is almost at room temperature then carefully run a knife around the edge to loosen it from the tin before refrigerating overnight.
      • The following day, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream and Baileys together until almost boiling then pour it over the chocolate; stir until smooth. Allow to cool a little while you carefully un-mould the cheesecake and place it on a serving platter. Pour the ganache over the top of the cheesecake and gently spread it out. At this point you can either serve the cheesecake or return it to the fridge for up to a couple of days until you are ready to serve.

      Flat White Martini

      • Add the espresso, vodka and Baileys to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake until cold then strain into a martini glass, top with a couple of coffee beans to serve.

      Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with gingersnap crust, Baileys chocolate ganache & a Flat White Martini

      Baileys Irish Cream baked cheesecake with gingersnap crust and Baileys chocolate ganache and a Flat White Martini

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      Comments

      1. Helen at Casa Costello

        January 14, 2016 at 11:27 pm

        Aah well that is one of the most perfect ways to see in the New Year that I have seen! I use a water bath for my cheesecake bases too - have never looked back since. Thanks once again for joining in with #Bakeoftheweek New Roundup now open x

        Reply
      2. Julie

        March 14, 2016 at 10:41 pm

        Hi! Beautiful cheesecake! I can't wait to try baking one myself! I have a silly question about the clingfilm. Does it not melt under the foil??? I just don't want to end up with a big mess!
        Thanks,
        Julie

        Reply
        • hannahhossack

          March 16, 2016 at 9:44 am

          Hi Julie, as long as it is a decent quality clingfilm then it wont melt, it just sort of shrink-wraps the tin so no water can get in. If you are worried about it you can leave off the clingfilm and just wrap the tin in foil, just be extra careful that there are no gaps that the water could get through. I hope you enjoy the cheesecake!

          Reply
      3. Nat

        November 29, 2016 at 4:32 pm

        This looks delicious! I was wondering, if you wanted to do this as mini cheesecakes (in 12 hole mini sandwhich tins), how would that impact the cookings times.... I'm not an experienced baker!

        Reply
        • hannahhossack

          December 08, 2016 at 10:38 pm

          Hi Nat, so sorry for the slow reply, your comment managed to slip through my net! I haven't tested it as mini ones but I think they would probably take around 20-30 minutes and there would be no need to use the water bath, just bake them until they are set around the edges and on top but have a slight wobble in the centre. Hope that helps and good luck!

          Reply
      4. Baileys

        October 02, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Hello! We love your photo and would love to share this over on @baileysofficial and @baileysus! If you're happy for us to regram and credit you, please could you confirm you're over the drinking age in your country? Thanks ❤️

        Reply
        • hannahhossack

          October 05, 2017 at 8:27 am

          Hi, that's absolutely fine and yes I'm over the legal drinking age in my country (and every country!)

          Reply
      5. Karren Haller

        October 06, 2018 at 1:02 am

        5 stars
        Thank you for visiting and sharing this delicious recipe, oh my gosh!!!
        Pinned to share!!
        Wishing you a great weekend!

        Reply
      6. Kirsty

        March 16, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        I’ve just made this for a Welsh/Irish rugby game our them Welsh or Irish food. Thank you for the recipe.

        Reply
      7. Karen

        November 14, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Hi, I am an experienced baker and I like this recipe a lot..however, I’m
        Skeptical about the amount of cream cheese used for this. I’ve made hundreds of cheesecakes and it’s been my experience to fill a 9” springform properly I have always used 4 8oz blocks of cheese!! One egg for every block. With the addition of the liquid I can see using cornstarch as a stabilizer. I’d like to make this for a Christmas party, hope to hear from you before.

        Thanks, Karen Redelin

        Reply
        • Hannah

          November 14, 2021 at 7:32 pm

          Hi Karen, the amounts given in the recipe are correct. Maybe it just isn't as deep a cheesecake as you usually make.

          Reply
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