Irish Coffee Cheesecake Bars
User Reviews
4.7
Irish Coffee Cheesecake Bars
Description
This recipe starts with a crumbly crust made from butter, sugar, flour, and salt pressed evenly into a pan and baked to form a firm base. The filling blends room temperature cream cheese and sugar to a smooth consistency before incorporating Irish cream liqueur, eggs added one at a time, instant espresso powder, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a small amount of flour. This mixture creates a balanced flavor profile reminiscent of Irish coffee, with the richness of cream cheese and a gentle coffee and chocolate hint.
After pouring the filling over the crust, the bars are baked just until the cheesecake is set to ensure a creamy texture while holding their shape. After cooling, the bars are served with sweetened whipped cream and shaved chocolate garnish, which adds a light, airy contrast and a touch of elegance.
The bars are suitable for dessert or festive occasions and benefit from allowing the filling to cool thoroughly before slicing to maintain clean edges.
Ingredients
crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 3 egg large, at room temperature
- 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
garnish
- Whipped Cream sweetened
- chocolate shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 9x13 pan.
- To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar and then blend in the flour and salt until the mixture is crumbly. Pat into your prepared pan, pressing down slightly with your fingers to get an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the filling by creaming the cream cheese and sugar together. Make sure your ingredients are at true room temperature to avoid a lumpy batter.
- Beat in the Irish Cream, and then the eggs, one at a time.
- Blend in the instant espresso, cocoa powder, vanilla, and flour.
- Turn the batter out onto the crust and smooth out evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes just until the cheesecake is set.
- Let cool before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream, and garnish with shaved chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
