• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free Bonus
  • About

Boulder Locavore logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free Bonus
  • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Free Bonus
    • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ร—
    Home ยป Recipes ยป Holiday ยป St. Patrick's Day ยป Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    LAST UPDATED: February 28, 2020 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: March 1, 2015 By Toni Dash 34 Comments

    Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    Jump to Recipe

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake. So silky and creamy you won’t want to serve this just for St. Patrick’s Day. Tips for making the best cheesecake too!

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates

    With St. Patrick’s Day coming up the time seems right to share a great desert fitting the occasion. My inclination is usually to share traditional Irish recipes though something fun and whimsical fits the holiday as well. Last year Leprechaun Tracks Ice Cream was a great surprise along with the annual upheaval caused by the Leprechaun who visits our house. Chairs stacked high, glittery shamrock stickers branding anything and everything, clothes dragged and piled willy nilly and drawers emptied as if a bear scoured the house looking for food. I finally had to write the leprechaun a pleading note to stop coloring our toilet water green after replacing the toilet seats permanently stained with mischievous green reminders after each St. Patrick’s Day. I think my children were crestfallen with my practicality and fortunately, the leprechaun abided.

    slice of Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake on gold rimmed plate

    This St. Patrick’s Day I’m putting shenanigans aside and am serving up a seriously delicious, you might say the best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake. It is not overly boozy but delivers the telltale flavors of whisky and luscious Bailey’s Irish Cream. The most irresistible part of the cheesecake is definitely the texture. Not heavy and dense like a New York cheesecake, this filling is silky smooth and downright heavenly.

    whole Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    How to Make The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    There are a few secrets to making a fantastic cheesecake. Since cheesecake has essentially a custard filling, baking in a water bath allows it to be protected from the direct heat along with moisture from the water ensuring it won’t crack while it bakes. Additionally allowing it cool slowly, first by leaving it in the oven with the temperature off then at room temperature before chilling keeps the consistency creamy. Cheesecakes should not be over baked and though after the requisite baking time the cheesecake will still look jiggly, the cake continues to firm up as it cools and solidifies after chilling.

    slices of Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    Tricks to Making the Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    Having all the ingredients at room temperature when preparing the filling is key especially for the cream cheese. I both bring the cream cheese to room temperature and place it in the microwave using the ‘soften’ feature. If the cream cheese is not fully warmed it will form lumps in the filling which are impossible to beat out. Beating the filling too much introduces air which will bubble out of the cake when baking. Neither of these is a disaster if it happens but a few precautionary steps go a long way to create a flawlessly smooth filling characteristic of a glorious cheesecake.

    Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake Recipe

    Recipe

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates

    Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    A perfect dessert for St. Patrick's Day but you will want to enjoy it more than just once a year! This silky, creamy cheesecake has a heavenly texture that will melt in your mouth. The deep flavors brought on by the Irish Whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream and the coffee make this dessert an irresistible favorite!
    5 from 23 votes
    Print Save Recipe Recipe Saved! Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 9 hours hours
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 530kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for the Crust:

    • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs (I used Kinnikinnick S’moreables processed through a food processer)
    • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
    • 5 ½ tablespoons melted Unsalted Butter

    Ingredients for the Cheesecake filling:

    • 2 8- ounce packages Cream Cheese , room temperature and softened
    • 3 Eggs , room temperature
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 2 cups Sour Cream , room temperature
    • 3 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
    • 1 ounce Irish whiskey
    • 2 tablespoons strong Coffee , cooled to room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Chocolate Curl Topping:

    • 1 3.5- ounce Milk Chocolate bar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Apply three pieces of foil large enough to fully cover the bottom (outside) and outside sides of a 9-inch springform pan; apply firmly to the outside of the pan to prevent water seeping into the pan during the water bath baking. Grease the inside of the pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

    Instructions for the crust:

    • In a mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir together; the mixture should be similar to wet sand in texture.
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Using fingers followed by a flat bottom glass, press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.

    Instructions for the filling:

    • Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until smooth (do not overmix). Mix in eggs one at a time until blended in.
    • Gradually add the sugar, beating at medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the sour cream, Baileys, Irish whiskey, coffee and vanilla extract at slow speed to integrate with the cream cheese mixture; increase speed to medium for another minute. The mixture should be silky and smooth.
    • Spoon the filling into the prepared crust. Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan and fill pan with boiling water until halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake for 50 minutes; the cheesecake will still be jiggly but will continue to firm up.
    • Turn off the oven, leave the door closed and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour.
    • Remove the cheesecake from the roasting pan and remove the foil. Gently run a knife around the outside of the cheesecake to allow it to easily separate from the pan as it cools. Place on a cooling rack until it reaches room temperature; 1-2 hours.
    • Prepare a piece of foil to loosely cover the cheesecake. Poke a few holes in it with a knife or bamboo skewer; this will allow any remaining condensation from the chilling to escape and not drip back onto the cheesecake. Chill for at least four hours and preferably overnight. Run a knife around the outside of the cake before loosening the springform pan sides and gently removing the outer ring.
    • To prepare the chocolate curl topping: Using a vegetable peeler, applying medium pressure run the peeler down the length of the chocolate bar to form curls. Heap the chocolate curls in the middle top of the cheesecake.
    • To cut cheesecake: Fill a tall glass or jar with hot water. Run a long knife under hot water and wipe dry. Slice the cheesecake dipping the knife in the hot water and drying it in between cuts.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16g | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.6mg
    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    slices of Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake

    « Chipotle Green Chile Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
    Green Tea Blueberry Ginger Antioxidant Smoothie »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marilee Chisholm says

      April 04, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for St. Patrick’s Day and I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the BEST cheesecake I’ve ever made!
      Absolutely amazing.

      Reply
    2. Katie says

      March 03, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      There is literally not one thing about this recipe that I don’t like! So delicious!

      Reply
    3. Jacque Hastert says

      March 02, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good boozy dessert like this! It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and I will be making it for our overnight guests!

      Reply
    4. Cathy says

      March 02, 2020 at 7:33 am

      I seriously can not WAIT to make this for St. Paddy’s Day!

      Reply
    5. Suzy says

      March 02, 2020 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      The perfect kind of dessert! Such a great idea Irish cream and coffee to it!

      Reply
    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      February 29, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      This cheesecake is seriously making me hungry!

      Reply
    7. Jacque Hooper says

      February 29, 2020 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      What a good looking cheesecake! Better than any restaurant version, indeed!

      Reply
    8. Dorothy Reinhold says

      February 28, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      If this doesn’t say St. Patrick’s Day I don’t know what does! I am going to beed a big slice!

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    5 from 23 votes (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates
    Picture of Toni

    Welcome! I’m Toni Dash. I’m a Certified Nutrition Coach and the professional writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. I’m so glad you are here!

    More about me →

    Featured on….

    BoulderLocavore.com Featured By Press

    Grilling Recipes

    • Ultimate Burger Grill Guide title photo with burgers on a charcoal grill Ultimate Burger Grill Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Burger
    • steak on grill with flames How to Grill Steak Perfectly: Everything You Need to Grill Like a Pro
    • grilled porterhouse steak title Perfect Porterhouse Steak on the Grill
    • Grilled Kabob Recipes on grate (titled image) Grilled Kabob Recipes: 20 Must Make Recipes for Summer
    • bruschetta chicken title image Bruschetta Chicken recipe – Baked, Grilled or Stove Top
    • Chicken Shish Kabobs title Easy Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs

    TRENDING RIGHT NOW

    • Ultimate Burger Grill Guide title photo with burgers on a charcoal grill Ultimate Burger Grill Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Burger
    • How to Make Moist Homemade Shredded Chicken Breast title How to Make Moist Homemade Shredded Chicken Breast Recipe
    • Instant Pot Jambalaya Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe: Quick & Easy Comfort Food
    • Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch Recipe
    • homemade ketchup title image The Best Homemade Ketchup – Made with Fresh Tomatoes!
    • Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs with lime wedges on a pewter platter Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs

    Footer

    The Best Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake slices on plates
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Contact | About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Accessibility Statement | Cookie Policy


    SIGN ME UP to get FREE recipes directly to my inbox!

    Don’t miss our TRAVEL SECTION!


    Copyright © 2010-2025 All Rights Reserved

    Boulder Locavore is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.