Baileys Cheesecake Balls
Delightful bite-sized treats made with mascarpone cheese and Baileys Irish Cream, rolled in chocolate for an indulgent dessert experience.
Ingredients
For the cheesecake filling
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream Can substitute with another liqueur or omit for non-alcoholic version.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For coating and assembly
- 2 dozen chocolate-covered butter cookies
- Chocolate for coating (dark, milk, or white)
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the chocolate-covered butter cookies in a bowl until they become fine crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, Baileys Irish Cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually stir the crushed cookie crumbs into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt your chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, then dip each cheesecake ball into the chocolate, coating evenly.
- Place the chocolate-covered balls back in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Dust with cocoa powder or drizzle melted chocolate on top for garnish. Pair with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.