Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake with Chocolate Cookie Crust Recipe
Indulge in this luxurious Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake with a decadent chocolate cookie crust. This no-bake dessert is infused with the rich flavor of Baileys and topped with a velvety whipped cream, chocolate ganache, and a dusting of cocoa powder, making it a perfect treat for special occasions or holidays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos, filling included)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Baileys Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
Topping:
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ¼ cup chocolate ganache or syrup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Make the Crust – Combine crushed cookies and melted butter until fully coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Baileys Cheesecake Filling – Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, Baileys, and vanilla. Beat until creamy. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into Baileys mixture until smooth and airy.
- Assemble and Chill – Spread filling over chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Add Whipped Topping – Beat ¾ cup cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of the cheesecake. Drizzle with chocolate ganache and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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