Description
Silky smooth Baileys cheesecake delivers pure Irish dessert magic without turning on an oven. Chocolate cookie crust and creamy liqueur-infused filling promise a luxurious experience you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers finely and blend with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand-like texture.
- Firmly press the cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, Baileys liqueur, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending until perfectly smooth and integrated.
- Gently pour the luxurious cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Use a spatula to carefully smooth the top surface, eliminating any potential air bubbles or uneven areas.
- Carefully transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and allow it to set completely for a minimum of 6-8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Prior to serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and garnish with optional chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
- Serve chilled and savor the rich, creamy decadence of this no-bake Baileys dessert.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters beforehand to help the cream whip faster and create a more stable cheesecake texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth blending without lumps and achieve a silky consistent filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain a similar crunchy base.
- Reduce Baileys quantity if you prefer a milder alcohol flavor, or substitute with coffee liqueur for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg