How to Make Guinness® Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

For lovers of both rich, creamy cheesecake and the complex, malty flavors of Guinness® stout, this recipe is a match made in dessert heaven. Not only does this Guinness® cheesecake boast the iconic flavors of the beloved Irish beer, but it also features a velvety texture and a crumbly, chocolatey crust that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you're a die-hard Guinness® fan or simply looking for a unique and impressive dessert to serve at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to ple...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth; stir beer into cream cheese mixture until batter is thin and smooth. Pour batter over graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is puffed and set in the middle, 40 to 60 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate chips and cream in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Pour over cooled cheesecake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 155mg