Indulge in a rich and decadent dessert with this Guinness and Chocolate Cheesecake recipe.

This creamy cheesecake features a chocolate cookie crust and a smooth Guinness-infused chocolate filling, topped with a whipped cream and chocolate ganache. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a small saucepan, heat Guinness until warm. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
6. Fold Guinness-chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture.
7. Pour batter over crust in pan and smooth top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until center is set.
9. Cool cheesecake in oven with door slightly open, then chill in fridge for at least 4 hours.
10. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes.
11. Stir ganache until smooth, then pour over chilled cheesecake.
12. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

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