Gluten-Free Bailey's Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups gluten-free animal crackers, crushed into crumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup Baileys Irish Cream

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Combine cookie crumbs, butter, and brown sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and partially up the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

4. 4

   Add sugar, and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat until very smooth and no lumps are visible.

6. 6

   Beat in vanilla and Bailey's.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pan, and bake for 75 minutes. When finished, the center should be slightly wobbly, about the consistency of gelatin.

8. 8

   Turn oven off, crack the door open, and slowly cool the cheesecake for 45 minutes. This step is not necessary, but will help prevent cracks from forming.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.