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Baileys cheesecake balls

Baileys Cheesecake Balls are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur and classic cheesecake in a decadent, bite-sized treat. They are a quick and easy boozy finger food, ready in 20 minutes for a perfect party treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 26
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 11 ounce shortbread cookies Lorna Doone package
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature, block
  • 0.5 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • 16 ounces white vanilla almond bark
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate almond bark

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the shortbread cookies and powdered sugar. Pulse for 30 seconds or until you have fine crumbs.
  2. Add the cream cheese and Baileys Irish cream to the crumbs. Pulse for another 20-30 seconds or until you have a smooth mixture and all the cream cheese has been fully incorporated.
  3. Line two baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.
  4. Using a 1-inch (approximately 1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, scoop out balls and place them onto one of the parchment-lined baking sheets. Once all the cheesecake balls have been scooped and placed on the baking sheet, place the entire tray into the refrigerator for 1 hour to completely firm up the Baileys cheesecake balls. Once they are firmed up from being refrigerated, you can gently roll the balls between your palms to smooth out the balls before dipping them in the vanilla almond bark coating.
  5. To melt the vanilla almond bark, place the tray (that comes with the almond bark) into a microwave for 1 minute, stir, then heat in 30-second increments until fully melted. Be sure to stir between 30-second bursts and do not overheat, or it can seize up and not melt properly.
  6. Using a dinner fork, place one Baileys cheesecake ball onto the fork, then dip it into the bowl of melted vanilla almond bark.
  7. Lift the fork with the completely coated cheesecake balls, and tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to allow any excess melted white chocolate to drip off.
  8. Using a toothpick, gently slide the vanilla almond bark-coated Baileys cheesecake ball off the fork and onto the second parchment-lined baking tray. Repeat until all the cheesecake balls have been coated with the vanilla almond bark.
  9. Melt the milk chocolate almond bark in a small bowl according to the package directions. Stir until smooth.
  10. Using a small spoon, or a small piping bag filled with melted milk chocolate, decorate the vanilla-coated Baileys cheesecake balls with a drizzle of the milk chocolate.
  11. Place the sheet of Baileys cheesecake balls into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm completely.

Notes

These Baileys cheesecake balls are not baked, so the alcohol from the Baileys Irish Cream is not cooked out. If the uncoated balls are too soft to dip, place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Store refrigerated.