Description
Sweet Irish cream meets creamy cheesecake in these Baileys cheesecake balls, a delightful dessert that blends rich flavors and smooth textures. Rolled in chocolate and sprinkled with cocoa, these bite-sized treats will satisfy any dessert craving with their indulgent charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g (8.8 oz) cream cheese
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baileys irish cream
- 200 g (7 oz) white chocolate
- 100 g (3.5 oz) graham cracker crumbs
Coating Ingredients:
- 150 g (5.3 oz) white chocolate
- 50 g (1.8 oz) dark chocolate
Garnish Ingredients:
- 30 g (1 oz) cocoa powder
- 20 g (0.7 oz) chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for optimal smoothness and blend thoroughly with Baileys irish cream until completely integrated and creamy.
- Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring carefully to prevent burning, then fold into the cream cheese mixture until uniformly combined.
- Incorporate graham cracker crumbs into the mixture, mixing until a dense, moldable texture forms that can hold its shape.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into uniform balls.
- Using clean hands, roll the chilled mixture into small, consistent spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes to maintain structural integrity.
- Melt additional white chocolate for coating, ensuring a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully dip each frozen ball into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then return to the parchment-lined tray.
- For decorative variation, drizzle melted dark chocolate over some balls and dust others with cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle chocolate decorations over the coated balls while the chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate the completed Baileys cheesecake balls for minimum 1 hour before serving to set completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth texture.
- Use an electric mixer for faster, more thorough blending of Baileys and cream cheese for a consistent mixture.
- Control white chocolate melting carefully, stirring frequently to avoid scorching and maintain a glossy finish.
- Chill mixture thoroughly before shaping to help balls hold their form and prevent sticky hands during rolling.
- Wear food-safe gloves when forming balls for a cleaner, more uniform appearance and easier handling.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Reduce alcohol content by using less Baileys or replacing with vanilla extract for a family-friendly option.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, sprinkles, or colored chocolate for visual variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg