This easy recipe for Guinness Cheesecake is rich and delicious. Baked on top of an Oreo crust and topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings this cheesecake recipe will be a new favorite. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or the Guinness lover in your life!

If you know me you know two things I love cheesecake in all shapes and forms and I also love baking with Guinness. Doesn't hurt my boyfriend runs on Guinness!

It was only a matter of time until I brought the two together. I actually made a Guinness Cheesecake a few years back, and while it was delicious I didn't have it just right. So I tweaked the recipe and here we are.

This is essentially a chocolate cheesecake that has been enhanced by the glorious flavor, you don't really taste "Guinness" it just enhances the chocolate flavor for an ultra-rich deep flavor. Kind of like when I mix coffee into my chocolate cake batter- no coffee taste just better chocolate taste.

As with all cheesecakes I do highly suggest making it the day before you plan on serving it. In order to prevent cracks you must cool the cheesecake at a very slow pace. Once the cheesecake is baked turn the oven off and let it cool in there for 45 minutes- an hour. Then let it cool on the counter for another hour, then it needs to go in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours it not over night.

The actual preparing and baking is not hard at all- cheesecake is just a time consuming process- not active time though- kinda like my brown butter cinnamon rolls.

What are the ingredients for Guinness Cheesecake?

Oreos- finely crushed
Butter- melted
Guinness Stout or Guinness Extra Stout
Cream Cheese- softened to room temperature
Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
Dark Chocolate- finely chopped
Heavy Whipping Cream/ Double Cream
Cocoa Powder
Eggs- at room temperature

fork taking a bite of guinness cheesecake

How do you make Guinness Cheesecake?

Grease a 6-inch springform pan set aside. If you want to make a 9-inch cheesecake just adjust the ingredients by multiplying them by 1.5. For the eggs I would do 3 eggs and 2 egg yolks.

Preheat oven to 325F.

In a food processor, crush the Oreos till they become a fine crumb. Add melted butter, stirring until fully combined. Press into bottom and slightly up upsides of prepared pan, use a cup to tightly press the crumbs into place.

melted butter poured on top of crushed Oreos in a glass bowl

Place springform pan in the fridge while you make the filling.

In a small pot over medium heat add the Guinness and let cook to reduce the stout by half to 3oz- set aside to cool.

guinness stout reduced in a small white bowl

In a Bain Marie or in the microwave melt the chocolate and heavy cream together, until chocolate is all melted- whisk together- set aside to cool.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or large bowl with a handheld mixer beat cream cheese for 3 minutes on medium to high speed. Add granulated sugar and beat for another 3 minutes, the sugar will lossen the mixture. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl often to make sure everything is combined.

Add in the reduced Guinness, chocolate mixture, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract mixing until fully combined- make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl so you have no white marks.

granulated sugar and cream cheese in a metal mixing bowl

chocolate ganache, cocoa powder, and guinness added to cheesecake batter in a metal mixing bowl

Add in eggs and yolk and mix until just combined. You should have a creamy batter with no lumps. Pour into prepared pan.

eggs added to guinness cheesecake batter

How do you make a water bath for baking cheesecake?

Place the Springform Pan (affiliate link) in a large Round Cake pan or wrap it in foil
Place the pan in a Roasting Pan (affiliate link) or a sheet pan with high sides and fill the roasting pan with hot water, stopping halfway up the side of the cake pan

How long does Guinness Cheesecake bake?

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, the middle of the cheesecake should jiggle just a little bit.

Let the cheesecake rest in the oven when baked

When about the inner 2-inch diameter of the cheesecake is jiggly and the rest is set I turn the oven off and let the cheesecake rest in the oven for 45 minutes- 1 hour, I usually prop the oven door open with a wooden spoon for the last 20-30 minutes

Take the cake pan out of the roasting pan and let the Guinness Cheesecake cool further on a wire rack for one hour
After the cheesecake has cooled wrap it in plastic wrap and let the cheesecake chill overnight or a minimum of 6 hours

guinness chocolate cheesecake on a cake stand

guinness cheesecake served on a white glass cake plate

To me, cheesecake is not complete until it has its whipped cream. And since this is a chocolate cheesecake we needed chocolate shavings. (Use a vegetable peeler and to peel chocolate from a large bar) Store cheesecake in the fridge

Can you make Guinness Cheesecake ahead of time?

Totally, I always make my cheesecakes 1-2 days before I plan on serving them. You could also bake the cheesecake, cool it completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Then thaw it in the fridge overnight, and then decorate it.

How long does Guinness Cheesecake last?

Ideally, you should eat the cheesecake within 1-3 days for its best form but it will last for up to 5-6 days.

How do you cut clean slices of cheesecake?

When cutting the cheesecake to serve always have a hot cloth nearby to wipe the knife clean after each cut
When serving let the cheesecake sit for 5-10 minutes before serving

slice of guinness stout cheesecake on a white plate

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