The first time I baked this for friends, it disappeared before I set down the last slice at the table. Those creamy layers and crunchy graham crust are pure joy for coffee lovers and cheesecake fans alike.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: provide a classic cheesecake base with texture I look for whole crackers that snap easily as a sign of freshness
- Granulated sugar: sweetens both the crust and filling which brings out the flavors of the liqueurs
- Unsalted butter: melted gives just the right richness and binds the crumb crust together
- Cream cheese: at room temperature blends smoother and is essential for that luxurious filling
- Eggs: at room temperature ensure a creamy custard texture without lumps
- Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste: boosts flavor and rounds out the liqueurs for complexity
- Kahlua coffee liqueur: deepens both color and aroma choose a trusted brand with real coffee infusion
- Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur: adds a lush creamy accent fresher bottles will have a subtle sweet aroma
- Vodka: adds the mudslide twist and highlights the boozy undertones use a clean tasting vodka
- Kahlua chocolate sauce or whipped cream (optional for topping): adds even more indulgence
The first time I baked this for friends, it disappeared before I set down the last slice at the table. Those creamy layers and crunchy graham crust are pure joy for coffee lovers and cheesecake fans alike.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: provide a classic cheesecake base with texture I look for whole crackers that snap easily as a sign of freshness
- Granulated sugar: sweetens both the crust and filling which brings out the flavors of the liqueurs
- Unsalted butter: melted gives just the right richness and binds the crumb crust together
- Cream cheese: at room temperature blends smoother and is essential for that luxurious filling
- Eggs: at room temperature ensure a creamy custard texture without lumps
- Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste: boosts flavor and rounds out the liqueurs for complexity
- Kahlua coffee liqueur: deepens both color and aroma choose a trusted brand with real coffee infusion
- Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur: adds a lush creamy accent fresher bottles will have a subtle sweet aroma
- Vodka: adds the mudslide twist and highlights the boozy undertones use a clean tasting vodka
- Kahlua chocolate sauce or whipped cream (optional for topping): adds even more indulgence
