Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle (Print version)

A no-bake Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle with chocolate cake, Irish cream cheesecake filling, cookies, and whipped cream.

# Ingredients:

For the cake and cookie layers

01 - 13 oz (370 g) chocolate cake or chocolate Swiss roll, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, roughly crushed
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream, for drizzling

For the chocolate cheesecake filling

04 - 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
05 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
06 - 16 oz (450 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
07 - 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
10 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream

For the whipped topping

11 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
14 - Chocolate shavings or chopped chocolate truffles, for topping
15 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Cut the chocolate cake into small cubes. Crush the cookies into coarse crumbs so you have a mix of crumbs and small pieces.
02 - Place the chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat 3/4 cup heavy cream until steaming, pour it over the chocolate, let it stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
03 - Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Beat in the cooled ganache, then add 1/4 cup Baileys and mix just until thick and creamy.
04 - Beat the cold heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons Baileys until soft peaks form.
05 - Layer half the cake cubes in a trifle bowl and drizzle lightly with Baileys. Spread on half the cheesecake filling and scatter half the cookie crumbs. Repeat the layers if your bowl allows.
06 - Top with whipped cream, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Finish with chocolate shavings and a light dusting of cocoa powder just before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Chill at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for cleaner layers.
02 - This dessert contains alcohol and is intended for adults.
03 - Best served cold from the refrigerator.

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