Description
This Decadent Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle is a layered dessert dream! Rich chocolate cake, silky Baileys-spiked cheesecake mousse, chocolate chips, and syrup all come together for a boozy, indulgent treat that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or chocolate lovers everywhere. Keyword: Baileys Chocolate Trifle.
Ingredients
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1 package chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
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1 cup Baileys Irish Cream
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1/4 cup chocolate syrup
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1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Optional Garnish:
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Extra chocolate chips
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Cocoa powder
Instructions
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Bake the Cake:
Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely, then crumble into bite-sized chunks. -
Make the Baileys Cheesecake Cream:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then stir in Baileys and vanilla extract until smooth. -
Assemble the Trifle:
In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer as follows:-
Chocolate cake crumbles
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Baileys cheesecake cream
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Drizzle of chocolate syrup
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Sprinkle of chocolate chips
Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with whipped cream, extra syrup, and chocolate chips on top.
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Chill & Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with cocoa powder or shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
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You can use homemade chocolate cake or brownies for added richness.
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Swap chocolate chips for chopped chocolate or chocolate curls for texture variety.
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Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered, No-Bake (after baking the cake)
