Shelly's Recipe

IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

Category: Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (1/4 oz) pkg unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tbsp Irish bourbon
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream

In a medium bowl blend together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

In a medium saucepan soften unflavored gelatin in cold water; then stir over low heat until dissolved. Blend in 3/4 cup sugar and beaten egg yolks; cook, stirring constantly, over low heat, for 3 minutes.

In a medium bowl cream together softened cream cheese with unsweetened baking cocoa; beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add the gelatin mixture and bourbon, mixing until well blended. Chill until thickened, but not set. In a small bowl beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add in 3/4 cups sugar,
beating until stiff peaks form.

In another small bowl beat cream to soft peaks. Fold in egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture and pour over the crust. Chill until firm about 3 hours.