Bailey's Cheesecake
My easy Bailey's Cheesecake features silky smooth cheesecake topped with a rich chocolate ganache. This grown up treat feels fancy, but don't require any fussing.
I love making over the top decadent cheesecakes like Cannoli Cheesecake and Cookie Dough Cheesecake. This Irish Cream Cheesecake is my newest creation and man is it good! It has a classic rich and smooth cheesecake, plenty of classic Bailey's flavor and a silky smooth ganache topping. It's perfect for dinner parties or St. Patrick's Day. It's also incredible with the Bailey's whipped cream I use in my Irish coffee!
Why This Recipe Works: A Sprinkle of Food Science
- Use Cornstarch: It helps set the filling to prevent cracking. Bonus: It competes with egg proteins for the liquid in the batter which prevents a rubbery texture.
- Use a Water Bath: This ensures it cooks slowly and evenly with no burnt edges or underdone centers.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Cream Cheese: Be sure this is softened to help it mix smoothly and to avoid lumps. Leave at room temperature for around 60 minutes. If you're short on time you can also place the sealed foil packs in a bowl of warm (not hot) water.
- Cornstarch: Don't leave this out, it really helps the texture. If you do not have it, the same amount of flour can also be used.
- Eggs: Bring to room temp. to help them incorporate smoothly.
- Bailey's Irish Cream: Avoiding alcohol? You can substitute Bailey's coffee creamer which has no alcohol.
- Chocolate Chips: Use a high quality brand like Ghirardelli. The cheaper varieties have more stabilizers that can interfere with smooth melting.
Krystle's Tips: Steal My Culinary School Secrets
- Don't Overmix: This can incorporate too much air which can cause cracks when baking.
- Prevent Leaks: Wrap pan in 2 layers of heavy duty foil.
- Don't Overbake: It is done when the edges are set. It's okay if the center still looks a little jiggly. It will firm up as it cools.
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Bailey's Cheesecake
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 Cups Oreo Cookie Crumbs ~20 Cookies Crushed
- 5 Tablespoons Butter Melted
For the Filling
- 24 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 ⅓ Cups White Sugar
- ¼ Cup Cornstarch
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Baileys Irish Cream
For the Ganache
- 1¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
For the Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine oreo cookie crumbs and butter until mixed. Press into a 9" cake pan or springform pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in cornstarch.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, and Baileys.
- If using a springform pan wrap with 2 layers of foil.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and place into a roasting pan filled ~½ full of hot water.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the edges are set. Turn off the oven and cool with the door open for 1 hour. Cool completely and then refrigerate.
For the Ganache
- In a medium sauce pan, melt chocolate until smooth.
- Stir in whipping cream.
- Pour ganache over the cheesecake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
This Baileys Cheesecake is absolutely indulgent. It’s fancy enough for celebrations, yet promises a satisfying dessert that’s clearly worth the effort.
Just made this Baileys cheesecake—creamy, rich, and such a treat! 🍰✨
This cheesecake is amazing! Such a great recipe.
This cheesecake is amazing! Such a great recipe.
This cheesecake turned out great. I made it for a small gathering, and it was gone pretty fast. Will keep this one in my back pocket for future occasions.
This is SO good!
Mmmm.... My family will go crazy over this cheesecake! Deliciousness!
This is my dream dessert! INCREDIBLE!! I am so excited to try it!