Irish Clover Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Whipped cream for topping
• Green sprinkles for decoration

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a round springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Add green food coloring to the remaining mixture and pour over the first layer.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
6. Once chilled, remove from the pan, decorate with whipped cream, and sprinkle green sprinkles on top.
7. Slice and serve chilled.