Description
Delicious Irish Coffee Cheesecake Bars that combine the rich flavors of coffee and cream cheese for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the cooled coffee, Irish whiskey, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream and spread it over the top, then dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg