Decadent Baileys Cheesecake Balls That Melt in Your Mouth

These Baileys Cheesecake Balls are no-bake treats combining mascarpone cheese and Baileys Irish Cream, delivering maximum satisfaction with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15

Freezing Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 balls

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 160

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Mixture

8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Acts as a creamy base.
⅓ cup Irish Cream Liqueur Adds signature boozy flavor.
10 ounces Chocolate-Covered Butter Cookies Provides sweetness and structure.

For the Chocolate Coating

10 ounces White Chocolate Creates a sweet outer coating.
2 ounces Dark Chocolate For drizzling, adds contrasting flavor.

Equipment

Food processor
mixing bowl
double boiler
cookie scoop
parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Cookie Crumbs: Crush chocolate-covered butter cookies into fine crumbs and mix with Irish Cream Liqueur.
Combine Mixture: Add mascarpone cheese to the cookie crumbs and blend until smooth.
Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and freeze for at least 45 minutes.
Melt White Chocolate: Use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate, stirring until smooth.
Coat the Balls: Dip each cheesecake ball into melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate using the double boiler method for drizzling.
Drizzle and Set: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the balls and let set for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the cheesecake balls are completely frozen before dipping to maintain shape. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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