FESTIVE IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Festive Irish Cream Cheesecake image

Provided by Cari Blowers

Categories Cakes

Time 4h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c honey maid graham cracker crumbs
1 1/4 c sugar, divided
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 c cold water, divided
2 pkg (8 oz. each) philadelphia cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp irish cream liqueur
1 (8 oz.) cool whip whipped topping, thawed
2 square baker's semi-sweet chocolate (for chocolate curls)

Steps:

1. MIX crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
2. SPRINKLE gelatin over 1/4 cup of the water in small saucepan; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.
3. BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1-cup sugar and the cocoa in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add gelatin mixture, remaining 1/4-cup water and the liqueur; refrigerate until slightly thickened. Gently stir in the whipped topping; pour over crust. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Top with chocolate curls just before serving. Store in refrigerator