Description
Indulgent Baileys chocolate cheesecake trifle brings Irish cream magic to dessert lovers’ dreams. Layers of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and smooth Baileys create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate cake (homemade or store-bought)
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
Creamy Filling Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chocolate shavings
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chocolate liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate cake layers by following a preferred recipe or selecting a high-quality store-bought option, ensuring complete cooling for optimal texture and structural integrity.
- Create the chocolate cheesecake mixture by whipping cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then incorporate flour, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and Baileys, blending until smooth and free of lumps.
- Construct the trifle foundation by positioning the first chocolate cake layer in a transparent serving vessel, carefully spreading half the chocolate cheesecake mixture across the surface with precision.
- Complete the layering process by adding the second cake layer and evenly distributing the remaining cheesecake mixture, maintaining a balanced architectural design.
- Stabilize the dessert by sealing with plastic wrap and freezing for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and structure to set firmly.
- Prepare the ganache by gently melting chocolate chips and heavy cream in microwave-safe container, stirring periodically until achieving a glossy, seamless liquid at 30-second intervals.
- Embellish the chilled trifle by gracefully drizzling warm chocolate ganache across the surface, creating an artistic presentation.
- Crown the dessert with whipped cream, whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until forming elegant, structured peaks, then artfully applying over the ganache layer.
- Serve chilled, allowing guests to appreciate the intricate layers and luxurious flavor profile of this sophisticated dessert.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Sift flour before adding to prevent clumping and create a silky cheesecake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend seamlessly and prevent separation.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour and use gluten-free chocolate cake.
- Swap Baileys with coffee liqueur or strong brewed coffee for non-alcoholic alternative.
- Freeze trifle for easier slicing and cleaner presentation when serving.
- Allow ganache to cool slightly before drizzling to prevent melting whipped cream.
- Make ahead and store in freezer up to 3 days for stress-free entertaining.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense ganache flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (cake baking)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg