Irish Coffee Cheescake ingredients list:

<b>For the Crust:<b>
16 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
½ cup of granulated sugar.
1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
¼ cup of rice flour.
½ cup of cocoa powder.
Large pinch of salt.

<b>For the Cheesecake:</b>
1 ½ lb (three 8oz. packages) cream cheese, at room temperature.
1 cup of granulated sugar.
4 x eggs.
1 lb sour cream.
1/3 cups of Baileys Irish Cream.
2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder.

Instructions for Irish Coffee Cheescake:

To make the crust:
1. In an electric mixer fitthe flat beater. Mix the butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, rice flour, cocoa powder and salt.
2. Mix on low until the dough comes together.
3. Roll the dough into a 9-inch round. Pat into the bottom of a 9-inch springform tin.
4. Refrigerate overnight if possible, but a minimum of 30 mins.
5. Once the base has refrigerated, preheat an oven to 300 F.
6. Bake the crust for 30 minutes. Cool completely.

To make the cheesecake topping:
1. In an electric mixer, fit the flat beater. Beat the cream cheese on medium until smooth.
2. Slowly add the granulated sugar and beat until smooth.
3. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each.
4. Stir in the sour cream, the Bailey’s Irish Cream, the espresso powder, and mix until smooth.

To make the final cheesecake:
1. Spread the topping evenly over the crust.
2. Place the springform tin in a large roasting or baking pan, then place on the oven rack.
3. Carefully fill the roasting pan halfway with hot water.
4. Bake for 1 hour 15 mins. Test it is cooked by gently shaking the pan. The cheesecake should be set but not dry.
5. Transfer the tin to a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes.
6. Refrigerate until chilled throughout.