Description
Silky Baileys mini cheesecakes deliver pure indulgence with creamy Irish cream-infused layers of bliss. Chocolate cookie crusts and smooth cream cheese create a luxurious dessert that will delight any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by positioning the oven rack at the center and heating to 325F (160C). Carefully line a standard muffin tin with decorative paper liners.
- Combine graham cracker fragments with granulated sweetener and liquefied butter in a mixing bowl. Gently fold ingredients until the texture mimics damp coastal sand.
- Distribute approximately one tablespoon of crumbly base into each paper liner. Use the flat surface of a spoon or compact tumbler to compress the mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and allow the crusts to set for a brief 5-minute interval. Remove and permit the bases to cool completely while maintaining their structured form.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Cool cheesecakes gradually by turning off the oven and leaving the door slightly ajar after baking to reduce sudden temperature changes that cause surface cracks.
- Moisture Control: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and prevent lumpy texture, which helps create a silky, creamy cheesecake filling.
- Dairy Alternatives: Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free versions like cashew or coconut-based cream cheese for a lactose-free option that maintains a similar rich texture.
- Alcohol Modification: Replace Baileys with strong coffee or vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version that still provides depth of flavor for all age groups and preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg