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Baileys Cheesecake Balls

Delicious Baileys Cheesecake Balls for Festive Celebrations

These Baileys Cheesecake Balls are no-bake delights that combine creamy cheesecake and rich Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for festive celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Mixture
  • 10 cookies Chocolate-Covered Butter Cookies Feel free to substitute with any favorite chocolate cookie for a unique twist.
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese Can be replaced with cream cheese for a slightly tangier taste.
  • 1/4 cup Irish Cream Liqueur Use a non-alcoholic cream liqueur for a kid-friendly version.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate (chopped) Substitute with yogurt or almond bark if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate (chopped) Opt for milk chocolate for a sweeter finish.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Double Boiler
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by crushing the chocolate-covered butter cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and pour in the Irish Cream liqueur. Stir until the mixture is well combined, becoming a sticky, dough-like consistency that holds together beautifully.
  2. Next, blend in the mascarpone cheese to the cookie-cream mixture until the texture is completely smooth and creamy. Use a spatula or a hand mixer for this step, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls from the cheesecake mixture, about 1 inch in diameter. Place each ball onto a parchment-lined tray, leaving space between them. Once formed, transfer the tray to the freezer and chill for at least 45 minutes or until the balls are firm to the touch.
  4. While the cheesecake balls are chilling, set up a double boiler on the stovetop over medium heat. Place the chopped white chocolate in the top bowl and stir constantly as it melts until smooth and glossy.
  5. Retrieve the chilled cheesecake balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Use a fork to allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined tray.
  6. Return the tray to the refrigerator to firm up the coating for about 1 hour.
  7. Repeat the melting process for the dark chocolate using the same double boiler method. Stir until the dark chocolate is entirely melted and smooth, ready to be drizzled over your beautifully coated Baileys Cheesecake Balls.
  8. Once the white chocolate coating has set after refrigeration, take your melted dark chocolate and drizzle it decoratively over each cheesecake ball. Allow them to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes so the drizzles set perfectly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can be enjoyed for up to five days in the fridge.

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