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Cheesecake is one of my favourite desserts and this Irish recipe certainly lives up to that!

The ingredients »

• 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of margarine, melted
• 1 x envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup of cold water
• 1 cup of sugar
• 3 x eggs, separated
• 16 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa
• 2 tablespoons of bourbon (or substitute 2 tbs. cold coffee)
• 1 cup of whipping cream, whipped

How to make »

1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2. Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Blend in 3/4 cup sugar and beaten egg yolks; cook stirring constantly, over low heat, 3 minutes.
3. Combine cream cheese and cocoa, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add the gelatin mixture and bourbon, mixing until well blended. Chill until thickened, but not set.
4. Beat the egg whites until foamy; gradually adding the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture and pour over crust. Chill until firm.