Bailey's Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Serves 8

• Graham cracker crumbs
• Melted butter

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• 36 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup Bailey's irish cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips

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• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate sprinkles

1. Combine the graham cracker cumbs and melted butter, and press into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch spring-form pan.
2. Bake in a 325F (165C) oven for 10 minutes, remove and cool.
3. In a large bowl beat the creamcheese until smooth.
4. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well blended.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
6. Blend in the Bailey's irish cream and vanilla.
7. Sprinkle ½ cup of chocolate chips over the bottom of the baked crust and pour in the filling.
8. Sprinkle ½ cup of chocolate chips over the filling.
9. Bake in a 325F (165C) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, until puffed.
10. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

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