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Baileys Cheesecake Balls

Decadent Baileys Cheesecake Balls for Effortless Indulgence

Treat your guests to Baileys Cheesecake Balls, the perfect no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake and rich Baileys Irish Cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cups Chocolate-Covered Butter Cookies Can substitute with chocolate graham crackers for gluten-free version
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese Can substitute with cream cheese
  • 1/4 cups Irish Cream Liqueur Omit for non-alcoholic version or use coffee-flavored syrup
For the Coating
  • 1 cups White Chocolate Can substitute with yogurt or dairy-free chocolate
  • 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Any dark chocolate will work, consider dairy-free for vegan
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cups Crushed Cookies Chocolate wafers or Oreos work well
  • 1/2 cups Crushed Nuts Pecans or walnuts are great choices
  • to taste Sprinkles or Cocoa Powder Perfect for festive occasions

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the Cookies: Smash the chocolate-covered butter cookies into fine crumbs and mix with Irish Cream Liqueur.
  2. Mix in the Cheese: Add mascarpone cheese and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Form the Balls: Scoop out portions and roll them into uniform balls, place on a tray, and freeze for 45 minutes.
  4. Melt the White Chocolate: Melt using a double boiler or microwave carefully.
  5. Coat the Cheesecake Balls: Dip each ball in melted white chocolate, let excess drip off, and refrigerate to set.
  6. Drizzle with Dark Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the set cheesecake balls.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container with layers of parchment paper for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze for long-term storage up to 3 months.

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