Description
Baileys mini cheesecakes combine Irish cream liqueur with creamy cheesecake perfection. Rich chocolate cookie crust and silky filling create an indulgent dessert that delights your palate with complex flavors and smooth textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) baileys irish cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp baileys irish cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, creating a sand-like consistency. Press firmly into cupcake liners within a muffin tin. Toast the crusts in a 325F (160C) oven for a golden, crisp foundation.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese to a silky texture. Blend in eggs, Baileys Irish Cream, and vanilla, stirring until the batter becomes uniformly smooth and glossy. Ensure no lumps remain for a perfectly creamy consistency.
- Baking Process: Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly across prepared crusts, filling liners to three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven until centers exhibit a delicate wobble, approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Cooling and Chilling: Remove from oven and let mini cheesecakes rest momentarily in the tin. Transfer to a cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before refrigerating for thorough chilling.
- Luxurious Topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and additional Baileys until forming billowing peaks. Artfully pipe or spoon the cloud-like cream onto the chilled cheesecakes.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with a sprinkle of grated chocolate or a delicate cocoa powder dusting, elevating these miniature desserts to a sophisticated culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Crust: Avoid overbaking by monitoring the cheesecakes closely, removing them when centers still have a slight wobble to maintain a smooth, creamy texture without unsightly surface cracks.
- Control Moisture Levels: Use room temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese, to ensure a silky-smooth batter and prevent lumps that can disrupt the cheesecake’s delicate consistency.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Experiment with Baileys variations like coffee or caramel to add unique flavor dimensions, or substitute with alternative liqueurs for personalized taste profiles.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies, and use lactose-free cream cheese for individuals with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg