I love the tanginess from the cream cheese in this Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake and its’ great silky texture. There is a subtle richness and the intense chocolate flavor adds a luxurious flair to this no bake dessert.
Baileys Irish Cream:
Baileys Irish Cream is a super popular liqueur made from Irish whiskey, coffee and cream, so you know it marries perfectly with chocolate! You don’t have to use the Baileys brand liqueur, any Irish cream will do. After testing this recipe a few times, we found that 1/4 cup of Baileys is just about right. Don’t get carried away and add more Irish cream, and don’t skip the vanilla; it really balances the flavors perfectly. If you are interested in making your very own homemade Irish Cream, I do have a recipe for Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that you can try. It’s quite delicious, and you can keep it for up to one month in your refrigerator.
No Bake Cheesecake
This is a no bake recipe! Due to the high chocolate content, there’s no need for gelatin to ensure it sets up perfectly.
The cheesecake portion of this recipe is made with only 6 ingredients so it’s extra important to use the best quality chocolate you can find. Chocolate chips do not work well in this cheesecake and may seize up when added to the cream cheese. We tested with bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate and without a doubt, prefer the semi-sweet. Cream cheese has a lovely texture already, but when you add in lots of melted, cooled chocolate the consistency becomes a little thicker but still melt-in-your-mouth velvety smooth. I recommend cutting this cheesecake when very cold. For pretty slices, warm the knife under hot water and dry before cutting each piece. This 8-inch no-bake Irish cream cheesecake will easily serve 10 to 12 so be sure to cut the pieces small. This Baileys cheesecake is not overly sweet; it has just the right amount of chocolate flavor and it melts in your mouth like butter!
Serving suggestions:
This No Bake Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake is best served with fresh strawberries or raspberries and a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream. The tartness of the fruit pairs perfectly with the creamy chocolate cheesecake and in my humble opinion, adds to the whole experience. I made the crust with Nabisco Famous Cookie Wafers but feel free to use homemade cookies or another brand. I would not make it with anything too sweet – you just don’t need it!
This easy-peasy No Bake Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake keeps for up to a week when refrigerated. It’s best cut when cold then allowed to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. This dessert is a terrific ending to a nice dinner party or for your next St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza! The Irish love cheesecake too!
If you want to use up some more of your Baileys Irish Cream, try some of these recipes:
Irish Cream Bundt Cake Irish Coffee Eggnog Chocolate Soufflé with Bailey’s Crème Anglaise Baileys Chocolate Mousse Irish Cream Cupcakes with Baileys Buttercream Frosting Irish Cream Chocolate Shots for Two Molten Chocolate Cakes with Irish Cream
