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Delicious Baileys Cheesecake Balls (No-Bake, Boozy & Utterly Irresistible)

No-bake Baileys Cheesecake Balls made with a rich Irish cream and cream cheese filling, buttery crushed shortbread biscuits, and dipped in a smooth glossy chocolate shell. A decadent, elegant adult treat perfect for Christmas, dinner parties, Valentine’s Day, and edible gifting. Contains alcohol — suitable for adults only.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 balls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 150g plain shortbread biscuits, crushed to fine crumbs
  • 200g full-fat cream cheese (block style, e.g. Philadelphia), softened
  • 80g icing sugar, sifted
  • 4 tbsp Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300g milk or dark chocolate, for coating
  • 50g white chocolate, for drizzling (optional)
  • Sprinkles, cocoa powder, sea salt flakes, or Baileys truffles to decorate

Instructions

  1. Blitz the shortbread biscuits in a food processor to fine crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and sifted icing sugar together until smooth. Add the Baileys and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined. Fold in the shortbread crumbs until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  3. Line a baking tray with parchment. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled mixture and roll between your palms into smooth balls (makes approximately 20–24). Place on the tray and freeze for 20–25 minutes until completely solid.
  4. Melt the chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Allow to cool for 4–5 minutes.
  5. Working in small batches, dip each frozen ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, allow excess to drip off, and place back onto the parchment-lined tray.
  6. While the coating is still wet, drizzle with melted white chocolate and add decorations of your choice. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until completely set. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Contains alcohol — suitable for adults only. Baileys is not cooked off in this recipe.
  • Use full-fat block cream cheese, not spreadable, for the firmest filling.
  • Chill the filling for the full hour before rolling — do not rush this step.
  • Freeze the rolled balls until completely solid before dipping for a clean chocolate coating.
  • Work in small batches when dipping, keeping the rest in the freezer.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month — thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace Baileys with 3 tbsp double cream, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp cocoa powder.
  • Author: Sarah Thompson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: No-Bake Treats
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 138
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 65 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 14 mg

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