Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle

Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Layer:

• 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed

For the Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• 1 cup heavy cream

For the Chocolate Mousse Layer:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream

For the Chocolate Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Garnish:

• Mini Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies
• Extra cookie crumbs

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Layer:
   Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into chunky crumbs. Set aside.

2. Make the Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
   Add melted chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream, mixing until well combined.
   In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cheesecake mixture until light and fluffy.

3. Make the Chocolate Mousse Layer:
   Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
   Stir in Baileys. Let cool to room temperature.
   Whip the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cooled chocolate mixture to make a light mousse.

4. Make the Chocolate Whipped Cream:
   In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip for swirling.

5. Assemble the Trifles:
   In clear glasses, layer as follows:

   • Bottom: a layer of cookie crumbs
   • Next: a thick layer of Baileys chocolate cheesecake filling
   • Next: a layer of chocolate mousse
   • Top: a generous swirl of chocolate whipped cream
   • Garnish with a mini Oreo or chocolate cookie and extra cookie crumbs

6. Chill & Serve:
   Refrigerate trifles for at least 1 hour before serving to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can make these in individual glasses or as one large trifle.
• For extra decadence, drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.
• Substitute Baileys with coffee liqueur or leave out for a non-alcoholic version.