Description
Baileys chocolate cheesecake combines rich Irish cream with silky chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Creamy layers and chocolate ganache create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- Heavy cream for whipping
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
- Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries), optional
Instructions
- Cake Foundation: Cool the chocolate cake completely, then slice into uniform, bite-sized pieces to create an even layering base.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Thoroughly beat cream cheese until smooth and velvety, eliminating all lumps. Gradually blend in melted chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream, stirring continuously to achieve a uniform mixture.
- Cream Preparation: Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until robust peaks form, maintaining structural integrity when the whisk is lifted.
- Mixture Integration: Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate-Baileys cream cheese mixture using delicate, sweeping motions to preserve the airy texture.
- Layering Construction: In a trifle dish or serving glasses, create alternating layers by spreading chocolate cake pieces as the base, then covering with a generous layer of cheesecake filling. Repeat the layering process, ensuring even distribution and building height until the container is nearly full.
- Chilling Process: Cover the assembled dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the texture to set into a cohesive, creamy consistency.
- Final Presentation: Just before serving, adorn the top with delicate chocolate shavings and optional fresh berries to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Thoroughly: Ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are cold for optimal whipping and smooth texture, preventing potential lumpy or grainy consistency.
- Fold with Precision: Use gentle, figure-eight folding motions when incorporating whipped cream to maintain maximum volume and prevent deflating the delicate mixture.
- Master Chocolate Melting: Melt chocolate slowly using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning and achieve a silky-smooth blend.
- Refrigeration is Key: Allow minimum 3-4 hours chilling time to develop deep flavor profiles and create perfect set, enabling easier slicing and enhanced taste integration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American-Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg