Description
Baileys chocolate cheesecake trifle weaves Irish cream magic into a luscious dessert layered with rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake. Indulgent flavors and textures combine for a crowd-pleasing treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 batch brownies (homemade or store-bought), cut into small cubes
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup drizzle
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Cheesecake Base Preparation: Whisk softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until velvety. Blend in Baileys Irish Cream and cocoa powder, creating a smooth, rich chocolate mixture.
- Cream Integration: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold gently into the chocolate cheesecake mixture, generating a light, airy texture.
- Vanilla Whipped Cream Creation: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks form, being careful to avoid over-whipping.
- Layering Foundation: Arrange brownie cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish or serving glasses, ensuring complete coverage.
- Chocolate Cheesecake Layer: Spread the Baileys chocolate cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie base, creating a luscious stratum.
- Whipped Cream Cascade: Distribute the vanilla-infused whipped cream generously over the chocolate layer, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Repetitive Layering: Continue building layers of brownie cubes, chocolate cheesecake mixture, and whipped cream until the vessel is filled, finishing with a cream topping.
- Artistic Garnishing: Adorn the surface with chocolate shavings, miniature chocolate chips, or a delicate cocoa powder dusting.
- Final Flourish: Drizzle chocolate syrup in an elegant pattern across the trifle’s surface.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Optimize Cream Cheese Smoothness: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, uniform texture when mixing with Baileys and cocoa powder.
- Master Whipping Technique: Whip heavy cream just until soft or stiff peaks form, being cautious not to over-beat, which can cause a grainy, butter-like consistency that ruins the delicate dessert’s texture.
- Layer with Precision: Use a clear trifle dish or transparent glasses to showcase the beautiful layers, carefully spooning each component to create clean, distinct strata that look as stunning as they taste.
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least an hour before serving, allowing the Baileys-infused chocolate cheesecake and brownie layers to meld together, intensifying the rich, decadent flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg