Description: This is a rich and creamy cheesecake with a hint of Irish cream liqueur and a chocolate cookie crust.

Preparation time: Approximately 30 minutes.

Cooking time: 1 hour.

Serving size:  12 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in Irish cream liqueur and vanilla extract.
5. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until center is set.
6. Cool completely before slicing and serving with whipped cream.