"May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, may your heart be as light as a song, may each day bring you bright, happy hours that stay with you all the year long." ~ Irish Blessing Oxalis Regnelli ( Lucky Shamrock ) IRISH COFFEE CHEESECAKE ~ Irish whiskey and espresso filling encased in an oatmeal cookie crust (Bon Appetit ~ Feb 1985) __________________ Oatmeal Crust 1/2 12-1/2 oz. package oatmeal cookies 1 Tbsp. firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 3 1/4 Tbsp.well-chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Coffee Filling 24 oz. room temperature cream cheese 1 cup plus 2 1/2 Tbsp. firmly packed dark brown sugar 4 room temperature organic eggs 2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp coffee liqueur 1/2 tsp. vanilla 5 tsp. instant espresso powder 7 Tbsp. Irish whiskey Topping 3/4 tsp. instant espresso powder 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. whipping cream 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream 2 Tbsp. sugar Chocolate coffee beans ( Trader Joe's always has them ) Crust : ...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )