Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle with Chocolate Drizzle is a decadent and indulgent dessert that combines layers of creamy chocolate cheesecake, rich Bailey’s Irish Cream, and a beautiful drizzle of chocolate. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious treat:
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or you can make your own homemade chocolate cake)
- Ingredients required to make the cake (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For Garnishing:
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven and bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box or your homemade recipe. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into small cubes or crumbles.
2. Make the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the Bailey’s Irish Cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined and smooth.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
4. Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom.
- Spoon a generous amount of the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the cake layer.
- Repeat the layers (cake, cheesecake) until all ingredients are used up, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.
5. Drizzle the Chocolate:
- Pour the warm chocolate drizzle over the top of the cheesecake layer.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
6. Chill:
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve:
- Serve chilled and enjoy this rich, creamy, and indulgent dessert!
This Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle is perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving a rich, chocolatey dessert with a hint of Irish cream flavor. Enjoy!
