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                     FESTIVE IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
               Cheesecakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Graham Cracker Crumbs
    1/4   c            Sugar
    1/4   c            Margarine, melted
  1                    Env. Unflavored Gelatin
    1/2   c            Cold Water
  1       c            Sugar
  3                    Large Eggs, Separated
 16       oz           Cream Cheese, Softened
  2       tb           Cocoa
  2       tb           Bourbon
  1       c            Whipping Cream, Whipped

 Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine;
 press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
 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.  Combine cream cheese and cocoa, mixing at
 medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
 Gradually add gelatin mixture and bourbon, mixing
 until well blended.  Chill until thickened, but not
 set. Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually adding the
 remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.  Fold
 egg whites and whipped cream into cheese mixture and
 pour over crust.  Chill until firm.  Garnish with
 chocolate curls and small silver candy balls, if
 desired. VARIATION:
 Substitute 2 T cold coffee for bourbon.



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