White Russian Cheesecake

15 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua
  • 28 vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 cup pecan pieces
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Kahlua
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 2/3 cup light sour cream
  • 2/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet over low heat, combine the butter, milk and 3 Tbs sugar and stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  2. 2
    Add the 2 Tbs Kahlua and continue to heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Pulse the cookies and nuts together in a blender or food processor to make crumbs.
  4. 4
    Add the butter mixture and pulse briefly to blend with the crumbs.
  5. 5
    Press the butter and crumb mixture evenly into a 9-inch springform pan.
  6. 6
    Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  7. 7
    Beat in the 3/4 cup sugar, the salt and the vanilla.
  8. 8
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  9. 9
    Stir in the 1/4 cup Kahlua and the vodka.
  10. 10
    Pour into the crust, set the pan on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F 45 minutes.
  11. 11
    Cool 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Spread the sour cream over the cheesecake, and sprinkle the coconut on top.
  13. 13
    Chill in the refrigerator.

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