A Sophisticated End To A Memorable Meal

Thursday, March 1, 2012

how long family and friends linger at the table, enjoying the extra time together that an after-dinner coffee and dessert allow. Great hosts and hostesses know that a delicious dessert, after-dinner drinks and stimulating conversation can make a delightful dinner even more memorable. For a real treat, why not hold the half-andhalf and enrich the expected afterdinner coffee with Irish cream liqueur instead? Then pair the Irish cream coffee with a dessert that has the same delicious flavor: Irish Cream Cheesecake 144 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about *% of 9-ounce pack chocolate wafers) 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature %, cup Carolans Irish Cream 4 ounces white chocolate, melted 4%, cup sugar 1% teaspoonsvanilla extract 14 teaspoon almond extract a eggs Topping: 1 cup sour cream mixed with 2 Tablespoonssugarand 1 Tablespoon Carolans Irish Cream Garnish: Shaved bittersweet chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. Mix cookie crumbs and butter and press into a 9" removable-bottom spring-form pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes and set aside to cool. Reduce oven temp to 300 F. 3. Combine cream cheese, Carolans Irish Cream, white chocolate, sugar, vanilla and almondextracts in a food processor and puree until smooth. 4. Add eggs and pulse until just blended. Pourinto crust. Cooler weather can be a great excuse to enjoy the company and comfort of dinner, dessert and warm after-dinner drinks with friends. Wrap bottom of pan in foil and place in a larger pan. Pour water in the outer pan halfway up the side of the spring-form pan. 5. Bake at 300 F for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until center is just about set. Turn off oven, but leave pan in for another 30 minutes. Removethe cheesecake from the water bath and cool at room temperature. 6. Top with flavored sour cream topping and sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serves 12. Good bakers are selective and use only fine-quality ingredients. Carolans Irish Cream is an authentic, award-winning cream liqueur from County Tipperary in Ireland, made from real double cream, nat- ural honey and Irish whiskey. It’s creamier than many other liqueurs and cordials and is delicious in coffee or simply on ice. Its luxurious quality and affordable price make it an excellent choice for holiday baking and entertaining. For further information and recipes, visit www.carolans.ie and www.facebook.com/carolans.

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