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Baileys Cheesecake

These miniature Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecakes are creamy, sweet, and have just a touch of Irish Cream flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Additional Time0 minutes
Total Time58 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

For the mini cheesecakes

  • 18 Oreo cookies
  • 4 tbs unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature (see notes)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup Irish Cream liqueur

For the ganache

  • 4 oz dark chocolate roughly chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 oz Irish Cream liqueur
  • mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

Instructions

To make the cheesecakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two muffin tins with 18 muffin liners. Set the tins aside.
  • In a food processor or blender, grind the Oreos up into fine crumbs. Add the crumbs to a medium-sized bowl, along with the butter. Stir until they are combined.
  • Divide the cookie crumbs/butter mixture evenly among the muffin liners (~1 heaping tbs per liner) and press them into the bottom.
  • Bake for 5 minutes and allow it to cool slightly.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl, with the aid of a handheld electric mixer), beat the cream cheese until totally smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the sugar and yogurt, beating on medium speed until it is combined.
  • One at a time, add the eggs, beating on low speed. Once combined, add the vanilla extract and Irish Cream liqueur and beat a little more.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups. Bake 20-23 minutes, or until the centers are just slightly jiggly.
  • Allow the cheesecakes to cool to room temperature before stashing them in the fridge to chill overnight (or for at least 2 hours).

To make the ganache

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  • Gently warm the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer. Be sure to not allow it to come to a boil.
  • Pour the heated cream over the chocolate. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a rubber spatula, stir the chocolate and cream together until glossy and smooth.
  • Add the Irish Cream liqueur and stir to combine.
  • Allow the ganache to sit for just a bit so that it thickens slightly. Spoon it over the cooled cheesecakes.
  • Garnish with mini chocolate chips, if desired.

Notes

  • Allow your cream cheese to truly come to room temperature. I've found that this makes all the difference in terms of making a super smooth cheesecake.