Baileys Cheesecake Balls with White and Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
Baileys Cheesecake Balls are a delightful no-bake treat featuring creamy mascarpone cheese blended with chocolate-covered butter cookie crumbs and Irish Cream Liqueur. These bite-sized indulgences are coated in smooth white chocolate and elegantly drizzled with dark chocolate, making them perfect for parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 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 the cookie mixture: Crush the chocolate-covered butter cookies into fine crumbs and place them into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the Irish Cream Liqueur and mix thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly throughout the crumbs.
- Add mascarpone cheese: Incorporate the mascarpone cheese into the cookie and liqueur mixture. Blend well until the mixture becomes smooth, homogeneous, and easy to shape.
- Form cheesecake balls: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized cheesecake balls and arrange them on the tray. Freeze the balls for at least 45 minutes, or longer if possible, to firm up the mixture.
- Melt the white chocolate: Using a double boiler, melt the white chocolate slowly while stirring constantly to avoid burning and ensure a smooth consistency. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary to incorporate all the chocolate.
- Coat with white chocolate: Dip each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for one hour to allow the coating to set firmly.
- Melt the dark chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate using the double boiler method, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy.
- Decorate with dark chocolate drizzle: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate-coated cheesecake balls in a decorative pattern. Allow the chocolates to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the chocolate has set, your Baileys Cheesecake Balls are ready to be enjoyed as an elegant and delicious dessert.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality chocolates for coating and drizzling.
- If you do not have a double boiler, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute mascarpone cheese with cream cheese if desired, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Adjust the amount of Irish Cream Liqueur to taste, but avoid adding too much liquid to prevent mixture from becoming too soft.
Keywords: Baileys Cheesecake Balls, Irish Cream dessert, no bake cheesecake, chocolate coated cheesecake balls, mascarpone dessert
