Description
This Baileys no-bake cheesecake offers a luxurious Irish cream dessert with creamy texture and rich flavor. Chocolate cookie crust and smooth filling create an indulgent treat perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- 2 cups (200 g) crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos or digestive biscuits)
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g) melted dark chocolate (optional, for a chocolate swirl effect)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- Drizzle of Baileys or melted chocolate
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor, then blend thoroughly with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan, compacting with a spoon to form a solid foundation.
- Filling Preparation: Whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating Baileys liqueur, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy texture, ensuring all ingredients are completely integrated.
- Chilling and Setting: Pour the luxurious filling over the prepared cookie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for a perfectly even surface. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to set for a minimum of 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, to achieve optimal firmness and flavor melding.
- Garnishing Finale: Before serving, adorn the chilled cheesecake with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings. Carefully remove the springform pan sides, slice with a clean, warm knife, and present this decadent dessert as an elegant, no-bake indulgence.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure cookie crumbs are finely ground for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Butter Binding Technique: Mix melted butter thoroughly with crumbs, creating a wet sand-like texture that helps the crust stick together and prevent crumbling.
- Crust Compression Trick: Use firm, even pressure when pressing crumbs into the pan to create a uniform, stable foundation for the cheesecake.
- Chilling is Critical: Allow crust to set in the refrigerator for the full 15-20 minutes to guarantee a solid, crisp base that won’t fall apart when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg