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No Bake Baileys Cheesecake

Break open the bottle of Baileys!  Pour a glass for yourself and some for this No Bake Bailey's Cheesecake.  It's an irresistible no-bake dessert that will surely become a holiday tradition!

A slice of No Bake Baileys Cheesecake on a white plate with the whole cheesecake on a white cake tray in the background. There is a fork in front of the slice of cheesecake.

There’s something about the holiday season that gives me the urge to break out our bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream.  It must be the twinkling lights from the tree and the crackling of the fire that makes me want to put a splash (or three) in my hot cocoa. Who knows.  Regardless, this year I’m not just drinking my Bailey’s. I’m eating it, too!

I don’t say that often because as a food blogger, I cook a LOT. I create a ton of new recipes and, while I only publish the ones that I absolutely love, I can’t say they’re all my favorite.

This Bailey’s Cheesecake, though?  Absolutely a favorite. Since making this first back in 2018, I've made it every single year since!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Show Stopping Dessert - This No Bake Bailey’s Cheesecake is definitely a show stopping dessert.  It is rich, chocolatey and has that extra special flavor from the Baileys. Be sure to check out my Eggnog Pudding Layer Dessert, for another crowd pleasing holiday dessert.

No Bake Dessert - Just like my No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake, this Baileys Cheesecake requires no cooking!

Perfect for the Holidays - Baileys just seems like a holiday drink, so this cheesecake is such a great holiday dessert option! Looking for a peppermint dessert? Check out my Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Cake! How about some cookies? My Christmas Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie tray!

Can be Made in Advance - You can make this no bake cheesecake 1-2 days in advance. Simply cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

Three Delicious Layers - an Oreo crust, a thick chocolate and Baileys no bake cheesecake layer, and a Baileys whipped cream!

Ingredients

Oreos - I love a good Oreo crust with cheesecake and this is no different!

Butter - melted butter also goes in the crust.

Cream Cheese - 3 whole blocks of cream cheese are used in this cheesecake.

Baileys - of course! Baileys is the original Irish cream and gives this cheesecake delicious flavor.

Vanilla - gives the cheesecake a sweet warm flavor.

Semisweet Chocolate - I buy the bars and chop them up to melt for the cheesecake filling.

Heavy Whipping Cream - this makes the cheesecake super creamy.

Sugars - granulated and powdered sugar are used in this recipe.

Please refer to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients.

No Bake Bailey's Cheesecake with Bailey's Whipped Cream

Step by Step Instructions

Photo 1 is a large food processor with Oreos in it. Photo 2 - Oreos in the food processor which have been pulsed and formed into crumbs.

Photo 1. Place the Oreos in a large food processor.

Photo 2. Pulse until the Oreos resemble fine crumbs.

Photo 3 - butter is added to the Oreos in the food processor. Photo 4 - the Oreo butter mixture pressed into a springform pan.

Photo 3. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.

Photo 4. Press the Oreo crust mixture into a 9" springform pan.

Photo 5 - a wood cutting board with chopped chocolate on it. Photo 6 - cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl beat until creamy.

Photo 5. Chop the chocolate and then place in a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. Stir until the chocolate is melted.

Photo 6. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes.

Photo 7 - melted chocolate in a glass bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Photo 8 - the cream cheese mixture and melted chocolate beat together.

Photo 7. Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture.

Photo 8. Beat until combined.

Photo 8 - Baileys and vanilla added to the chocolate cream cheese mixture. Photo 9 - whipped cream on top of the chocolate mixture.

Photo 9. Add the Bailey's and vanilla extract and beat to combine.

Photo 10. In a large bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add to the chocolate/cream cheese mixture.

Photo 11 - the whipped cream folded into the chocolate mixture. Photo 12 - the Baileys cheesecake mixture spread into the springform pan on top of the Oreo crust.

Photo 11. Fold in until just combined.

Photo 12. Transfer the cheesecake filling to the springform pan and smooth it out.

Photo 13 - a glass bowl with whipping cream, powdered sugar, and Baileys in it. Photo 14 - the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and Baileys beat until medium peaks formed.

Photo 13. In a medium bowl, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and Bailey's.

Photo 14. Beat until medium peaks form.

Photo 16 - the Baileys whipped cream spread on top of the Baileys cheesecake. Photo 17 - crushed Oreos sprinkled on top of the whipped cream.

Photo 15. Spread the Bailey's whipped cream over the cheesecake filling.

Photo 16. Top with crushed Oreos. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it all set up. Slice and enjoy!

No Bake Baileys Cheesecake on a white cake platter with a bottle of Baileys in the background.

Recipe FAQs

Can this be made in advance?

Yes! You can make this cheesecake up to 2 days in advance.

What is Baileys?

Baileys is Irish Cream Liqueur that is flavored with cream, vanilla, cocoa, and Irish whiskey. It's creamy and delicious served over ice, in cocktails, or in baked goods!

Does this cheesecake need to be frozen?

No it does not. You can, however, keep this cheesecake in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply defrost it overnight in the refrigerator.

Other Holiday Treats To Consider

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No Bake Baileys Cheesecake

No Bake Bailey’s Cheesecake

Break open the bottle of Bailey's!  Pour a glass for yourself and some for this No Bake Bailey's Cheesecake.  It's an irresistible dessert that will surely become a holiday tradition!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 668kcal

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 32 Oreos
  • 6 tablespoons butter

For the cheesecake:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Bailey’s whipped cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 2 additional Oreos crushed, for topping

Instructions

Make the crust:

  • Place Oreos in a large food processor and pulse until fine crumbs.
  • Add butter and pulse until well combined.
  • Press Oreo mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9” springform pan.
  • Place in the refrigerator.

Make the cheesecake filling:

  • Place heavy cream into a large bowl. Beat on high with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Place chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and set it over a pot of hot water not boiling). Stirring occasionally, heat until it is melted.
  • Let chocolate cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar.
  • Add the chocolate, mixing until combined.
  • Add the Baileys and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  • Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
  • Top the cheesecake crust with the filling, spreading it out evenly. Refrigerate.

Make the Bailey’s whipped cream:

  • In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and Bailey’s until medium peaks form.
  • Spread over cheesecake layer.
  • Top cheesecake with additional Oreo crumbs.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg
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No Bake Bailey's Cheesecake with Bailey's Whipped Cream

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