Recipe - Festive Irish Cream Cheesecake

1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
One fourth cup Sugar
One fourth cup Margarine, melted
1 Env. Unflavored Gelatin
One half cup Cold Water
1 cup Sugar
3 Large Eggs, Separated
16 ounce Cream Cheese, Softened
2 tablespoon Cocoa
2 tablespoon Bourbon
1 cup Whipping Cream, Whipped

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine; press onto bottom of
9inch 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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