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!
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!
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!
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.
Photo 1. Place the Oreos in a large food processor.
Photo 2. Pulse until the Oreos resemble fine crumbs.
Photo 3. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
Photo 4. Press the Oreo crust mixture into a 9" springform pan.
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. Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture.
Photo 8. Beat until combined.
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. Fold in until just combined.
Photo 12. Transfer the cheesecake filling to the springform pan and smooth it out.
Photo 13. In a medium bowl, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and Bailey's.
Photo 14. Beat until medium peaks form.
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!
Yes! You can make this cheesecake up to 2 days in advance.
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!
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.
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Looks yummy! Do you leave in the cream center of of Oreos?
Can you use cool whip instead of heavy cream?
I think that would work!