Decadent Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle Recipe
This Decadent Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle Recipe combines rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and smooth Baileys Irish cream in perfect harmony.
Equipment
- Large glass trifle bowl
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls (3 medium)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 store-bought chocolate pound cakes
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish cream for brushing
- 1 cup chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- Pour Baileys slowly into cream cheese mixture.
- Whip heavy cream in separate bowl until peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream gently into cheese mixture.
- Cut pound cakes into thick slices.
- Brush cake slices with remaining Baileys liqueur.
- Layer cake pieces in bottom of trifle bowl.
- Spread half the cheesecake mixture over cake layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings generously over cream layer.
- Repeat layering with remaining cake and cream.
- Top with final chocolate shavings and cocoa dust.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Don't over-whip the cream to avoid grainy texture in final dessert.
- Chill overnight for best flavor development and easier serving.
- Make chocolate shavings using vegetable peeler on chocolate bar.
- Substitute coffee liqueur if Baileys isn't available for variation.