Description
Luxurious layers of Bailey’s chocolate cheesecake trifle promise pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and smooth Irish cream blend into an irresistible masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquor and Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.5 cups Bailey’s Irish Cream (or any Irish cream liqueur)
Chocolate and Cookie Components:
- 1 package (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish (Optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Whipped cream
- Crushed cookies
- Bailey’s drizzle
Instructions
- Craft the velvety cheesecake base by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky smooth. Gradually incorporate Bailey’s Irish Cream, blending until fully integrated. Gently fold in whipped cream to create a light, airy texture.
- Enhance chocolate pudding by stirring in Bailey’s Irish Cream. For homemade pudding, prepare according to standard method, then infuse with liqueur for added depth of flavor.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until peaks stand firm and glossy, creating a luxurious topping.
- Begin layering in a transparent trifle dish or individual serving glasses. Create a foundation with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for crunch and visual appeal.
- Carefully spread the Bailey’s-infused cheesecake mixture over the cookie base, ensuring an even, smooth layer.
- Generously pour chocolate pudding atop the cheesecake layer, allowing it to create distinct flavor stratification.
- Add a billowing layer of whipped cream, creating elegant peaks and valleys.
- Repeat layering process, alternating between cookie crumbs, cheesecake, pudding, and whipped cream until vessel reaches maximum capacity.
- Conclude with a crowning layer of whipped cream for a dramatic presentation.
- Embellish with chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, or additional crushed cookies for textural contrast.
- Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and settle before serving chilled.
Notes
- Customize the boozy dessert by adjusting Bailey’s amount to suit personal taste preferences or alcohol tolerance.
- For non-alcoholic version, replace Bailey’s with strong coffee or chocolate milk to maintain rich flavor depth.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to keep cookie layers crisp and textures distinct.
- Chill trifle overnight to enhance flavor melding and allow ingredients to settle for a more cohesive dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg