No Bake Baileys Cheesecake is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the rich, creamy flavors of Baileys Irish Cream with a smooth and velvety cheesecake filling. This dessert is perfect for those who love the flavor of Baileys and prefer a no-bake dessert option.
To make a No Bake Baileys Cheesecake, you’ll start by preparing a simple crust made from crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers mixed with melted butter.
Next, you’ll prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and Baileys Irish Cream together until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whipped cream is whipped to stiff peaks and then gently folded into the cream cheese mixture. This adds a light and airy texture to the cheesecake filling.
Before serving, the cheesecake can be garnished with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence. The result is a decadent and creamy cheesecake with the rich and distinct flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or anytime you’re craving a delicious treat.
INGREDIENTS:
- 100g butter
- 250g Walkers shortbread, made into crumbs (or your favourite shortbread)
- 500g Philadelphia cream cheese
- 35mls Baileys
- 100g icing sugar
- 320ml heavy cream, whipped (whipped cream)
- 2 40gm packets Maltesers Chocolates, crushed
- 200ml heavy cream, whipped for topping (whipped cream)
- 3 tablespoons Maltesers Chocolate, shaved
cocoa powder, to dust
Method:
Melt the butter in medium sized pan and add the shortbread crumbs. Mix well until the crumbs have absorbed all the butter.
Remove from the heat and press into the bottom of a lined 7in springform baking tin. Place in your refrigerator and allow to set for one hour.
While crumbs are resting, prepare the filling.
Lightly whip the cream cheese in your food mixer and add the Baileys and powdered sugar.
Fold in the whipped cream and crushed Maltesers.
When smooth, spoon evenly onto the springform pan.
Place into your refrigerate and allow to set for a couple of hours.
Once set, remove and decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cocoa powder dusted over the top