Description
Sinful layers of Baileys chocolate cheesecake trifle promise pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and smooth Irish cream blend into an irresistible dessert celebration you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Components:
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 batch brownies (homemade or store-bought), cut into small cubes
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup drizzle
Cream and Dairy Components:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Flavoring and Enhancing Components:
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Craft the decadent chocolate cheesecake base by whisking softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until silky smooth. Incorporate Baileys Irish Cream and cocoa powder, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform, rich consistency.
- Separately whip heavy cream until it forms delicate, soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cheesecake mixture, creating a luxurious, airy texture.
- Prepare a secondary whipped cream layer by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks emerge. Take care to avoid over-whipping, which can cause the cream to become grainy.
- Select a trifle dish or individual serving glasses for elegant presentation. Create a foundational layer of brownie cubes, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Carefully spoon the Baileys chocolate cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer, spreading evenly to create a smooth, indulgent stratum.
- Add a generous layer of the vanilla-infused whipped cream, allowing it to cascade gently over the chocolate cheesecake layer.
- Repeat the layering process – brownie cubes, chocolate cheesecake mixture, whipped cream – until the vessel is filled, culminating with a crowning layer of whipped cream.
- Elevate the visual appeal by garnishing the top with an artistic sprinkle of chocolate shavings, miniature chocolate chips, or a delicate dusting of cocoa powder.
- For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle chocolate syrup in an elegant pattern across the surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cream cheese to room temperature ensures a smoother, lump-free mixture when beating with sugar and Baileys.
- For a gluten-free version, swap brownie cubes with gluten-free brownies or chocolate cake pieces.
- Keep whipped cream cold and use a chilled bowl to achieve perfect, stable peaks without over-whipping.
- Experiment with different liqueurs like Kahlúa or Amaretto for unique flavor variations of this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg