Description
Sinful Baileys Cheesecake promises pure indulgence with its creamy layers and Irish cream magic. Silky smooth filling nestled on a chocolate cookie crust delivers an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) unsalted butter
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) cocoa powder (optional)
Filling Ingredients:
- 600 grams (21.2 ounces) mascarpone or full-fat cream cheese
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) icing sugar
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) double cream
- 125 milliliters (4.2 fluid ounces) Baileys Original
Topping Ingredients:
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) double cream
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) dark chocolate
- Sprinkles or any topping you like
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, blending thoroughly with melted butter until compact and uniform.
- Press the moistened crumb mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan, creating an even, compact layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes to set and stabilize.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream and Baileys liqueur, whisking continuously to develop a luxurious, aerated texture.
- Carefully pour the creamy mixture over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula for a pristine finish.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor development.
- Before serving, prepare a delicate whipped cream topping by beating cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Artfully pipe or spread the whipped cream across the cheesecake’s surface for an elegant presentation.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate in an artistic pattern and garnish with chocolate shavings or festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are finely crushed for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Add a pinch of cocoa powder to the base for extra depth and richness if desired.
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumpy filling and achieve a silky-smooth texture.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely and develop maximum flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular biscuits with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour cookies.
- Control Baileys intensity by adjusting the amount to suit your taste preference.
- Decorate with dark chocolate shavings or crushed coffee beans for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg