Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake is an impressive St. Patrick’s Day cheesecake; ultra creamy and delicious! Make this for one of your St. Patrick’s Day desserts!
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Looking for even more delicious no bake desserts? Try this Easy No Bake Funfetti Cheesecake, or this Easy No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!
It’s no secret that no bake cheesecake recipes are kind of my jam. I mean, I’ve shared over 20 (yes, you read that right) different easy no bake cheesecake recipes with you over the last 5 years and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. Because quite frankly, no bake cheesecakes are just the perfect desserts. They are so creamy and delicious, they’re easy to customize and make almost any flavour you could ever want. Plus, they’re SO easy to make it’s almost embarrassing. This Easy No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake is truly one of the BEST no bake cheesecakes you’ll ever make. And it’s at the top of my favourite St. Patrick’s Day desserts list…for real!
I’ve never been a huge fan of Baileys as a drink but Bailey’s in desserts is another story. It really gives this St. Patrick’s Day cheesecake that classic Irish Cream flavour without being overpowering. Plus, it makes the cheesecake filling SO smooth and creamy – paired with a simple chocolate ganache and whipped cream…it’s to die for. It’s one of our favourite St. Patrick’s Day desserts. But, it’s also perfect for Valentine’s Day, the holiday season, or for no other reason at all than you just need some Baileys in your life.
How to Make the Best Baileys Cheesecake
Need some no bake cheesecake tips? Here are all my favourite ways to make the best no bake cheesecake ever:
- Use full fat cream cheese. Low fat cream cheese has a high water content and liquifies much more easily at room temperature than full fat cream cheese does. Using full fat cream cheese will help your no bake cheesecakes stay firm and help them slice cleanly for serving. And it’ll make them extra creamy!
- Use whipped cream or whipped topping whipped to stiff peaks. Under-whipped cream can be too liquid-y and therefore prevent the cheesecake from setting. Make sure you fold it in carefully to the filling.
- Set the cheesecake in the fridge first, and then the freezer for best results. My no bake cheesecakes always turn out best when the chill for a few hours in the fridge and then spend 4-5 hours in the freezer to firm up for those gorgeous, clean slices.
- Don’t add too many extra ingredients. Too many chunks of chocolate, fruit, cookies, or sprinkles, or any other add-ins can prevent the cheesecake from setting properly and make it more difficult to slice cleanly. Be sure to use only what the recipe calls for, or none at all!
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I hope you love this St. Patrick’s Day cheesecake as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite way to enjoy Baileys? I’d love to know!
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Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this decadent dessert. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel
Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake (No Bake Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oreo baking crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 900 grams cream cheese (about 32 ounces)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 300 grams white chocolate melted (12 oz)
- 100 grams semi-sweet chocolate melted (4 oz)
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
For decorating:
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chopped (8 oz)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream plus 2 teaspoons
- whipped topping or whipped cream, and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Oreo baking crumbs and melted butter until moistened and crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate to set.
- Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl, mixing with a hand mixer on medium speed (or in your stand mixer) until smooth.
- Add the Baileys and mix well until incorporated.
- Add the melted white and semi sweet chocolate in a steady stream while the mixer is running on low speed, until completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to be sure everything is incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping by hand until the mixture is fluffy and creamy and there are no streaks of white in the batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula.
- Refrigerate to set for 6 hours or overnight, or set in the fridge for 2-3 hours and then in the freezer for 2-3 hours before serving. OR, set in the freezer only for 4 hours.
For decorating:
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave on 50 percent power for 30-second increments until melted.
- Whisk in the 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons of heavy cream until a ganache forms.
- Drizzle the ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and serve.
Sara Welch says
Love an easy no-bake dessert that is delicious and boozy too! Looking forward to enjoying this for dessert tomorrow night!
NATALYA D says
Saving this recipe for Vday! SO amazing! Thank you
The Busy Baker says
You’re welcome Natalya❤️
Katerina @ diethood .com says
WOW!! What a faaabulous cake!! Baileys in cake sounds SO GOOD!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
I need to try this Cream Cheesecake immediately, it looks so good!
Cathy says
I love all things Baileys! Does the Baileys flavor come through strongly or is it more subtle?
Kathy Wilson says
I just made it today. It is delicious and I’d say the Bailey’s flavor is more subtle. You can tastit, however.
The Busy Baker says
Thanks for your feedback Kathy!!
Kimberly says
Oh my, that looks so decadent and delicious, gotta try this soon!
Ashon says
Beyond hungry, of course, do you know what your posts make me feel? Happy!! Can’t wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!
The Busy Baker says
😄So glad you like it so much! Hope your family will love it too!
Allyson Zea says
Oh my goodness! I have added this to my list of must try recipes! Thank you so much, this looks delicious!
The Busy Baker says
😊Thanks Allyson, yes it’s a great recipe!
Dianne MacKinnon says
I am having such a great time trying your recipes! From breads to cheesecakes and all your wonderful baking tips. You can teach an old dog new tricks 😉 Thank you
The Busy Baker says
Thank YOU Dianne! Happy you enjoyed so many different recipes🙂
Steph says
Chef did you actually make this recipe? This recipe needs serious adjustments. It calls for 900 gr of chocolate (almost 2lb) & only 1/4 cup of Bailey’s? That would be a chocolate cheese cake.
Total weight of Ingredients without crust is 3.75 lb!!!
All that in a 9inch round cake mold.
Lastly. Re name this to chocolate cheese cake.
I used 300gr chocolate 1/2 cup Bailey’s & only 500 gr cream cheese.
My cake is delicious, boozy enough, not chocolaty. & Huge.
The Busy Baker says
Hey, thanks for your feedback! Based on your comment I’m not sure you read the recipe correctly, but I’m glad you enjoyed your version of the recipe.
Cindy N. says
Steph, this recipe calls for 900 grams (about 32 ounces) of CREAM CHEESE, NOT chocolate. It calls for 300 grams of white chocolate and 100 grams of semi-sweet chocolate, NOT 900 grams. The recipe is correct as written, You confused 900 grams of CREAM CHEESE for the chocolate.
900 grams cream cheese
300 grams white chocolate
100 grams semi-sweet chocolate
Linda says
First recipe that I’ve made from this site. This was excellent.
The Busy Baker says
Thank you Linda! Glad it turned out excellent!
Terry says
Wow, rave reviews for my first attempt at cheesecake. Best recipe ever.Now I’ve been asked for a cherry cheesecake
so I’m just making this without the Baileys and adding a cherry topping. Thanks for helping me a hero.
The Busy Baker says
You’re welcome Terry!! Hope it turns out great!!
Melinda says
I made this for Thanksgiving dessert 2020. Everyone loved it. Very simple to make. I did use ready made oreo crust as the pie shell. The directions were simple and easy to follow. However, my gnache was too think and I didn’t get the pretty drizzle lines like the picture so I Improvised with the decoration. I did make the mistake of adding the gnache to the top before I froze the pie. Soooo, lesson learned, let it cool per directions and decorate last. Other than these mistakes I made, the dessert was a hit at our home. Since I used ready made pie crust already in the tin pie plate, the recipe actually made two pies. Very delicious!!!!!!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much for you feedback Melinda! Glad you like the recipe!
Barb Mcnamara-ryan says
OMG Absolutely delicious!! The easies cheesecake I ever made !!! It was so good … Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake was a big hit with everyone!! Thank you … made it for my wine / dessert party Dec 18/20
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much for your feedback Barb!
Eva says
Hi Chrissie, greetings from Singapore. I just made it this morning, and now it’s waiting to be set in the freezer. I tasted a bit before going to the fridge, it’s so light, fluffy and so delicious!!. Thanks for sharing, it will be a bit hit for my friends and family.
The Busy Baker says
You’re welcome Eva!! So glad it turned out delicious!🙂
Rita says
Hi… dumb question, the 1c of whip cream, is that 1c of heavy cream whipped? Or 1c of already whipped cream?
Thanks!
Chrissie says
The measurement is 1 cup already whipped cream (so, 1/2 cup heavy cream whipped to hard peaks).
Chantal says
Hi is this a cake that has a very soft consistency because because I would like to use the filling to make some cheesecake pops?
Chrissie says
The consistency is fairly soft, yes. It’s sliceable, but usually cheesecake pops work best with a baked cheesecake.
Chantal says
This cake is amazing thanks so much for this easy recipe. I made it last week and froze the left over which I had a piece today well it was as fresh as if I just made it. I want to ask you if you could make a no bake Nutella cheesecake for us fans pretty please lol.
Chantal says
Never mind my previous request to make a Nutella no bake cheesecake I just saw you already made one but I must say ot doesn’t as decadent as this one.
Mary Ellen says
Want to double the recipe. The 1x/2x/3x feature was welcome…until I realized white chocolate, 2 semisweet chocolate entries and cream cheese ounces didn’t change. Making for a party tomorrow. Hoping for the best with my own calculations.
Chrissie says
Hmm that’s strange! I’ll check into the feature as it should have worked for you. Thanks for letting me know!
Debbie says
Sorry, this didn’t work for me. Pretty expensive to make and too much white chocolate. Very, very sweet. I couldn’t really taste the bailey’s after 4 packages of cream cheese and 1 lb. of chocolate, plus the addition of whipped cream.
Erin says
32 oz of cream cheese seems like double what I used when baking… I made Baileys brownies in small spring form pans and want to make the cheesecake on the top. Can I scale down the recipe at all ?
Chrissie says
Yes, feel free to scale the recipe down.
Lilly says
So after you freezes it , do you let it stay in the freezer until you slice and serve the cheesecake ? I’m making mine one day before second. Do I just leave it in the freezer the whole Tim after I make it until serving?
Chrissie says
I’d recommend setting it in the fridge first, in this case, and then in the freezer for about 2 hours before serving to firm up.
Terry says
This is an awesome recipe. It has been requested for our Boxing day get together. I get asked to bring this to special occasions with friends and family since they claim it is the best no bake cheesecake they ever had. A cinch to make. Thanks for a great cheesecake recipe even I can make. Merry Christmas and cheers to a better 2022.
Joan says
Merry Christmas ! How could I make an alcohol free version of this wonderful cheesecake? Instead of
Bailey’s, could I use Mateo’s Irish Creme coffee syrup ? Do you know how much I would add to replace the
liqueur? I saw it somewhere but can’t remember the measurements. I would love to serve it to my pre-teen
grandchildren at Christmas ! Thank you for your brilliant ideas !
The Busy Baker says
You can replace it 1:1! Happy cooking ☺️
ketowa says
This is really too good about the bake baileys Irish cream cheesecake thanks sharing this article
The Busy Baker says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
yumpresso says
Wow, this is such an amazing and delicious recipe for no-bake Baileys Irish cream cheesecake. I just love this. Thank you for sharing this amazing article and recipe.
The Busy Baker Team says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
WONDA says
Where do you find the Irish cream, and can you make this without it. looks wonderful
The Busy Baker Team says
I use Baileys Irish Cream and you can find it at any Liquor Store. If you take it out you’d be left with a plain cheesecake.