Description
Creamy mini baileys chocolate cheesecakes deliver Irish cream’s rich flavor in elegant individual portions. Small desserts pack intense chocolate and liqueur notes that invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (339 g) cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (104 g) sugar
- 1 cup Oreo crumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Irish Cream Liqueur
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Irish Cream Liqueur
- 6 tablespoons (42 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons (43 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies and blend with melted butter until achieving a sandy consistency, then firmly press into cupcake liners, creating a solid foundation. Briefly toast the crust at 325°F for 5 minutes, allowing complete cooling.
- Cheesecake Base Construction: Whisk cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until achieving a velvety smooth texture. Seamlessly integrate sour cream, vanilla extract, and Irish cream liqueur, maintaining a uniform mixture.
- Egg Incorporation: Gently fold eggs into the mixture, one at a time, ensuring a silky, homogeneous batter without overmixing.
- Baking Technique: Carefully distribute batter among liners, then bake at 300°F for 12 minutes. Utilize a specialized oven method by turning off heat and keeping door closed for an additional 5 minutes, followed by a gradual cooling process with door slightly ajar.
- Cream Topping Elevation: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, delicately folding in powdered sugar and Irish cream liqueur until achieving stiff, luxurious peaks.
- Final Presentation: Artfully pipe whipped cream onto each miniature cheesecake, then embellish with a decadent chocolate sauce drizzle. Refrigerate to preserve optimal texture and flavor profile until serving moment arrives.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Slow cooling prevents surface cracks by gradually reducing temperature, ensuring a smooth, professional cheesecake appearance.
- Precise Mixing Method: Blend ingredients gently and avoid overmixing to maintain a light, creamy texture without incorporating excess air that causes potential sinking.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for seamless blending and consistent texture.
- Alcohol Substitution Option: Replace Irish cream with strong coffee or additional vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version without compromising flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg