Description
Classic Bailey’s chocolate cheesecake trifle brings layers of indulgent Irish cream-infused dessert to your table. Rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and smooth Bailey’s create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 3 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings
- Mini chocolate chips
- Extra Baileys (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baileys cheesecake mixture by whipping softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky and uniform. Infuse with Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a luxurious consistency.
- Create a rich chocolate ganache by gently heating heavy cream until it reaches a delicate simmer. Pour the warm cream over chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl, allowing the mixture to rest for 2-3 minutes before stirring until glossy and smooth. Let the ganache cool slightly to thicken.
- Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract until forming stiff, voluminous peaks that hold their shape elegantly.
- Construct the trifle by strategically layering crushed chocolate cookies as the foundation. Carefully spread the Baileys cheesecake mixture, followed by a generous drizzle of chocolate ganache, then crown with the freshly whipped cream. Repeat the layering process, building height and complexity with each stratum.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the trifle with delicate chocolate shavings, scattered mini chocolate chips, or an optional artistic drizzle of Baileys. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowls and beaters beforehand to help whipped cream achieve perfect stiff peaks faster and more effectively.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free cheesecake layer that blends seamlessly.
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate chips for richer, more intense ganache flavor that complements the Baileys beautifully.
- If avoiding alcohol, substitute Baileys with strong coffee or vanilla extract for similar depth of flavor in the cheesecake layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg