Prepare the Crust: Start by crushing the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs. Mix these crumbs with the melted butter until they’re well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a cohesive crust.

Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and Baileys together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.

Add Coffee and Gelatin: Dissolve the soluble coffee in about 2 tablespoons of warm water. Once dissolved, add it to the cream cheese mixture, along with the hydrated and dissolved gelatin. Mix everything together until well incorporated.

Combine and Chill: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 6 hours or until it is set.

Decorate: Once the cheesecake is set, garnish with grated chocolate and, if you like, a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

And there you have it! An elegant cheesecake that’s simple to make and divine to eat!