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Creamy Baileys Cheesecake

This Creamy Baileys Cheesecake is a showstopper dessert that combines rich flavors of Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate ganache, and creamy filling, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 32 Oreo cookies, filling included (364 grams)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (57 grams)
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (680 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (23 grams)
  • ¾ cup sour cream, room temperature (173 grams)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream, room temperature (118 ml)
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (170 grams)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (118 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream, room temperature (30 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (237 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (16 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (30 ml)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth.
  • Add flour, sour cream, and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  • Fold in Baileys Irish Cream gently.
  • Pour cheesecake batter into cooled crust and bake in a water bath for 60-70 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake in the oven for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
  • Prepare ganache by combining heated cream with chocolate; let cool.
  • Pour ganache over cheesecake and let it firm up in the fridge.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar and Baileys, then pipe onto cooled cheesecake.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 120