Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Description: This is a decadent, moist cheesecake that never fails. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law who brings it to every family function. There are never any leftovers! *This cheesecake needs to be made and refrigerated one day in advance. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, cooled and crushed
• 2 cups chocolate Oreo cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 1/4 lbs cream cheese, at room temp
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs, at room temp
• 1 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chilled whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
• chocolate curls or Skor English toffee bit, for decoration on top

Steps:

1. Crust:.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Press into a 10" spring form pan and up the sides one inch.
4. Bake at 325 for 7-10 minute.
5. Filling:.
6. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
7. Beat sugar in gradually, and then add eggs one at a time.
8. Blend in Bailey's and vanilla.
9. Sprinkle half of chocolate chips over crust.
10. Spoon in filling.
11. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
12. Bake at 325 degrees approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes or until puffed, springy in center and golden brown. Place a pan of water on bottom rack of oven while baking to keep it moist.
13. Cool cake completely.
14. Coffee Cream Topping:.
15. Beat all ingredients and spread over cooled cake.
16. Top with chocolate curls or Skor bits.
17. *NOTE: Be sure to make and refrigerate at least one day before serving.