Baileys Cheesecake Balls Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Baileys Cheesecake Balls, a luscious no-bake treat combining chocolate-covered butter cookies, creamy mascarpone cheese, and rich Irish Cream liqueur. Coated in smooth white chocolate and drizzled with dark chocolate, these bite-sized desserts are perfect for parties or an elegant indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cheesecake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 dozen chocolate-covered butter cookies
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ⅓ cup Irish Cream Liqueur
Chocolate Coating
- 10 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Mixture: Crush the chocolate-covered butter cookies into fine crumbs and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Pour in the Irish Cream Liqueur and mix thoroughly to ensure the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Add Mascarpone Cheese: Incorporate the mascarpone cheese into the cookie and liqueur mixture. Blend everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Form Cheesecake Balls and Freeze: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, form bite-sized balls from the mixture. Arrange them on the tray and freeze for at least 45 minutes to firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the chopped white chocolate in a double boiler, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even melting.
- Coat Cheesecake Balls: Dip each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, making sure it is fully coated. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for one hour to set.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Using the double boiler method, melt the chopped dark chocolate while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Drizzle Dark Chocolate: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate-coated cheesecake balls for a decorative finish. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Baileys Cheesecake Balls are ready to be enjoyed as a rich, creamy dessert or elegant party treat.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality white and dark chocolate for coating and drizzling.
- You can substitute mascarpone cheese with cream cheese if preferred, but mascarpone offers a creamier texture.
- Ensure the cheesecake balls are well frozen before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting and cracking of the coating.
- Store the balls covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- To make the melting process smoother, chop the chocolate into small pieces before melting.
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