If you like Bailey's Irish Cream then you'll love this cheesecake.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1 cup crushed vanilla-flavored wafers (apprx. 30 wafers)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounce container whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
- whipped cream and strawberries for garnish, optional
Preparation:
Mix 1/4 cup sugar, wafers and butter. Firmly press crumbs into bottom of springform pan by hand. Place water in small pan. Sprinkle gelatine over top and let stand 1 minute. Cook on low for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar until well blended. Gradually add gelatine mixture and liqueur. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Gently stir in the whipped topping; pour over crust. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Serve with strawberries and cream. Keep stored in refrigerator.
