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Baileys Cheesecake Balls

Indulgent Baileys Cheesecake Balls combine chocolate and Irish cream liqueur with creamy mascarpone cheese, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 pieces chocolate-covered butter cookies (crushed)
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (at room temperature) Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • ⅓ cup Irish Cream Liqueur Adjust to taste.
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate (chopped) For drizzling on top.
  • 10 ounces white chocolate (chopped) For coating the cheesecake balls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by crushing the chocolate-covered butter cookies and place the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
  2. Pour the Irish Cream Liqueur over the cookie crumbs and mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Add the mascarpone cheese to the mixture and blend until smooth.
  4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop to form cheesecake balls from the mixture and arrange them on the tray.
  5. Place the tray in the freezer for at least 45 minutes to let the balls firm up.
  6. While the balls are freezing, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Coating
  1. Dip each frozen cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Return them to the tray.
  2. Place the tray back in the refrigerator for one hour to allow the chocolate to set.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the white chocolate-coated cheesecake balls.
Serving
  1. Allow the chocolate to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve on a platter, optionally garnished with fresh fruit or mint leaves.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They taste better after a day as the flavors meld together.