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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! titled photo (and shown): Baileys no bake cheesecake Easy No Bake Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake Pinterest

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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! slice of Bailey's No Bake Cheesecake with chocolate and whipped cream 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! bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream next to a no bake St. Patrick's Day cheesecake 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. overhead shot: slice of Baileys no bake cheesecake on white plate with fork

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:
  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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  Slice of Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake on white plate with fork 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

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Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake (No Bake Recipe)

Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake is the perfect easy and impressive dessert; ultra creamy and delicious. It'll be one of your favourite St. Patrick's Day desserts!
4.58 from 14 votes
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday, Holidays, Irish, North American, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day
Keyword: Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, St. Patrick's Day cheesecake, St. Patrick's Day desserts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 798kcal
Author: Chrissie

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)
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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.

Notes

Make this cheesecake up to 2 days ahead of serving. Simply store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1481IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg
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  7. Ashon says

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply

  9. 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

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    • Steph says

      2 stars
      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.

      Reply

      • 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.

        Reply

  11. Terry says

    5 stars
    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.

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  12. Melinda says

    5 stars
    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!!!!!!

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  13. Barb Mcnamara-ryan says

    5 stars
    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

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  14. Eva says

    5 stars
    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.

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  15. 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?

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  16. 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.

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  17. Chantal says

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply

  18. 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.

    Reply

    • Chrissie says

      Hmm that’s strange! I’ll check into the feature as it should have worked for you. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

  19. Debbie says

    2 stars
    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.

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  20. 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 ?

    Reply

  21. 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?

    Reply

    • 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.

      Reply

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