Description
Mini cheesecakes featuring Baileys Irish Cream deliver a luxurious dessert experience with creamy texture and rich flavor. Chocolate cookie crust and silky filling combine for an indulgent treat you’ll savor until the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Crush graham crackers and blend seamlessly with melted butter and sugar, creating a uniform sandy texture that holds together when gently pressed.
- Crust Molding: Press the cracker mixture firmly into each muffin liner, ensuring an even, compact foundation that will support the creamy filling. Toast in a preheated oven at 325F (160C) for 5 minutes to enhance the crust’s structural integrity.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating Baileys liqueur, eggs, and sugar. Blend thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps, creating a luxurious, velvety mixture that promises a rich, indulgent flavor profile.
- Filling Distribution: Carefully pour the Baileys-infused cheesecake batter into the pre-baked crusts, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full to allow room for gentle rising during baking.
- Baking Process: Return the muffin tin to the center rack of the oven, baking for 18-20 minutes until the edges appear set but the center maintains a subtle jiggle, indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove from oven and allow cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, compact base that prevents crumbling when serving.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain the exact 325F (160C) oven temperature to ensure even baking and prevent the cheesecake from cracking or becoming dry.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow crusts to cool completely before adding filling to prevent moisture buildup and maintain structural integrity of the mini cheesecakes.
- Liner Selection Tip: Choose sturdy, grease-resistant paper liners that complement the dessert’s elegant baileys-infused profile and make removal easy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg