Description
Indulgent Baileys cookies and cream parfaits blend luxurious Irish cream liqueur with classic dessert layers, creating a sophisticated treat that elevates traditional dessert expectations. Sweet, creamy textures and rich flavors invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of this elegant parfait.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Cookies and Crumble:
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Garnish and Topping:
- 4 chocolate sandwich cookies (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Carefully crush chocolate sandwich cookies into fine, even crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, creating a consistent texture for the parfait base.
- Melt unsalted butter and mix thoroughly with cookie crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand, ensuring complete integration.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy foundation for the parfait.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar for a subtle sweetness.
- Gently fold Baileys Irish Cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a uniform and luxurious consistency.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the Baileys cream cheese mixture, creating a silky, decadent parfait base.
- Layer the cookie crumb mixture at the bottom of serving glasses, pressing gently to create a firm foundation.
- Carefully spoon the Baileys cream mixture over the cookie crumbs, creating distinct and even layers.
- Refrigerate parfaits for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, garnish with additional crushed cookies, chocolate shavings, and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve chilled for maximum flavor and optimal texture, presenting a sophisticated and indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Select chocolate sandwich cookies with a robust flavor profile to enhance the overall taste of the parfait.
- Toast cookie crumbs in a skillet for added depth and nutty undertones before creating the base layer.
- Experiment with different liqueur options like Kahlúa or Amaretto for unique flavor variations.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar for a less sweet version or using a sugar substitute for low-sugar diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg