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    El Mundo Eats Ā» No-Bake Cheesecake

    Published: Dec 8, 2018 Ā· Updated: Jun 30, 2021 by Bea & Marco Ā· This post may contain affiliate links Ā· 13 Comments

    No-Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

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    No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

    So it's almost the end of 2018!

    I thought I would end this year's cheesecake recipe by sharing with you my no-bake Irish cream cheesecake.

    Let's simply dive in, shall we?

    Disclosure: some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no extra cost to you, I will get a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Everything I mention in this post is what I personally use and recommend.

    What is Irish Cream?

    When we talk about Irish cream we would definitely think of Baileys, right?

    And that's what I'm using in this delicious no-bake cheesecake.

    Irish cream is a type of liqueur that's a mix of Irish whiskey and cream. Well among other side ingredients of course.

    It's usually served as is or on the rocks. We prefer it on the rocks, please.

    But today we will be adding some to our no-bake cheesecake! Yep.

    The Various Bases That You Can Make

    For this recipe I'm using chocolate sandwich cookies. Not Oreo ones, if you're wondering.

    Use your favourite chocolate sandwich cookies, no problem. I just thought in this recipe I would show that even not using the typical Oreo cookies, it works wonderfully.

    You can use digestive biscuits, graham crackers, amaretti cookies, ginger cookies, speculoos cookies.. just to name a few.

    Add some maltesers chocolate, chopped chocolate, chopped nuts..go nuts with it.

    So there are many ways you can personalise the base of this no-bake cheesecake. Or any no-bake cheesecake.

    The Cheese Filling

    The filling is so creamy and has that delicate flavour of the Irish cream. Personally for me, the filling combined with the chocolate base and a dust of chocolate on top is just...amazing.

    If you're wondering if this cheesecake has gelatin or not, then wonder no more my friend. It does NOT have any gelatin in it.

    Yeaaaay!!

    If you're familiar with my no-bake cheesecakes then you can see that this cheesecake is a tad softer than the rest.

    I'm using quite a large amount of Irish cream in this recipe to flavour the cheesecake.

    So when you're chilling it, make sure it's in the coldest part of your fridge to help it set better. Alright?

    How To Serve

    This is how I serve all of my no-bake cheesecakes.

    I only take the cheesecake out from the fridge right before serving. Like 2,3 minutes before.

    I would do the final touches, in this case it will be dusting the cheesecake with some cocoa powder and a touch of redcurrant on top.

    Then I will slice and serve. I will then directly put the uncut cheesecake back in the fridge.

    How To Store The Balance Of No-Bake Cheesecake

    I always cut the balance of a cheesecake into portions and then separate them a bit from each other. This is so that it's easier to handle them.

    Then I will put them in the freezer until they get firm, 2-3 hours should do the trick. Once they're firm, I will wrap the portions individually with cling film and only then I put them all in a ziplock bag and back in the freezer.

    Easy.

    To eat, I simply defrost them in the fridge.

    Now I have to say, freezing a no-bake cheesecake and then defrosting it will not make it taste exactly the same.

    My family doesn't mind it so that's why I do it.

    no bake baileys cheesecake

    I hope you would give this super simple and wonderful cheesecake a try.

    Thank you for making my no-bake cheesecakes all this while. Honestly when you guys come back to me saying how easy the recipes are and that you loved them... that really make me feel so happy and satisfied.

    You guys are the best, bear hugs!

    Before You Go

    Here are some of my no-bake cheesecakes that I think you might want to check out.

    • Cookie butter cheesecake
    • Chocolate cheesecake
    • Peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake
    • Tiramisu cheesecake
    • Lemon with lemon curd cheesecake

    You can find more of the similar recipes in my recipe page.

    Video

    šŸ“– Recipe

    serving a portion of Irish cream cheesecake

    No-Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

    No gelatin and no-bake cheesecake with delicate Irish cream liqueur flavour and chocolate cookies as the base. This no-bake Irish cream cheesecake is creamy and not overly sweet, just how we like it. Do try.
    Author: Bea & Marco
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Servings: 10 people
    Prep Time15 mins
    Passive Time1 d
    Total Time1 d 15 mins

    Ingredients  

    The Base

    • 6.7 oz chocolate sandwich cookies (190 gr)
    • 3 tablespoon butter (45 gr), melted

    The Filling

    • 14 oz cream cheese (400 gr), room temperature
    • ¾ cup icing sugar (90 gr), sifted
    • ¼ cup Irish cream liqueur (60 ml)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ā…” cup whipping cream (160 ml), chilled

    Others

    • some cocoa powder , to dust on top
    • some redcurrant , for decoration on top
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    Instructions

    The Base

    • Using a food processor, blend the chocolate sandwich cookies into a fine crumbs. Transfer into a bowl and add in butter. Mix well.
    • Pour into a 7 inch (18 cm) springform pan. Press tightly and evenly to the base. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

    The Filling

    • Whisk cream cheese until light and fluffy. Then add in the rest of the ingredients except for whipping cream and mix everything well. Set aside.
    • In another bowl, whisk whipping cream until stiff peaks. Then add into cream cheese mixture and gently fold everything to combine.
    • Pour onto the base and spread evenly. Chill in the fridge overnight (24 hours) or until fully set.
    • Once set, run a knife all around the pan to help release the cheesecake. Dust some cocoa powder on top. Remove from the pan and decorate with some redcurrant. Slice and enjoy!

    How To Transfer To Serving Plate

    • It's easy since this cake is small. First insert a knife under the cheesecake and carefully run it all around to detach the cheesecake from the base.
    • Using the same knife, gently lift the cheesecake a bit and insert 1 flat spatula. Do the same in the opposite direction.
    • Carefully yet confidently lift the cheesecake with both spatulas and place on a serving plate. Gently remove spatulas out.
    • Or place a baking sheet on the base of the springform pan before assembling. You will have a slightly bigger baking sheet coming out from the springform pan after assembling it. Before serving, gently slide the cheesecake onto a serving plate.

    How To Serve

    • Keep the cheesecake in the fridge all the time until just a few minutes before serving. Cut the slices as needed and put back the cheesecake in the fridge to maintain chill. 

    Notes

    1. Please use full fat cream cheese. Meaning, do not use light cream cheese else it won't set as good.
    2. Please use minimum 35% fat content for the whipping cream. The fat is needed to help set the cheesecake.
    3. This recipe doesn't uses gelatin so it usually takes longer to set.
    4. Use unsalted butter.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 378.3kcal, Carbohydrates: 28.5g, Protein: 4.4g, Fat: 27.7g, Saturated Fat: 15.7g, Cholesterol: 68.2mg, Sodium: 230.7mg, Potassium: 143.7mg, Fiber: 1.1g, Sugar: 20.7g, Calcium: 57.7mg, Iron: 2.6mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @elmundoeats and tag #elmundoeats!

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    1. Susan says

      October 21, 2021 at 6:01 am

      Hi,

      if I want to add some gelatine just so that the cream cheese sets better, is it possible using the same recipe?

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Ann Chua says

      May 27, 2020 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      I've made this twice and the taste is amazing. Very easy to follow steps and freezes beautifully.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        May 28, 2020 at 8:06 am

        I'm glad! Thank you for your feedback Jacqueline!

        Reply
    3. Heather says

      May 15, 2020 at 10:33 am

      Can I put it in the freezer for it to set faster?

      Reply
      • Bea says

        May 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        I haven't tried it but I don't see why not.

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      February 27, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      This is absolutely delicious! I used 1/2 cup Irish cream, and also a graham cracker crust, since my husband doesn’t care for chocolate, on the top instead of coco I just put put sprinkles of chocolate very lightly. This was very very creamy LOVED IT! Next time might try banana cream rum or cherry brandy in place of Irish cream!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        February 29, 2020 at 7:07 am

        That's awesome Linda! I love it that you put your own touch to it. Yum! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. ChrisFromNY says

      January 27, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Bea - I came across your YouTube channel and the first recipe of yours I decided to make was the Irish Cream Cheesecake. It was outstanding and everyone who ate it loved it. I love how it wasn't overly sweet and had a nice taste of the Irish cream. Thanks for this! Now I have to decide which recipe of yours to make next šŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Bea says

        January 28, 2019 at 9:34 am

        Hi Chris, I'm so happy you tried and liked the cheesecake. I also like desserts that are not overly sweet. Hope you try another recipe soon and let me know. Thanks for your support! šŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Vin says

      December 22, 2018 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I loved the light taste of Baileys in it! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 22, 2018 at 2:36 pm

        Thank you so much for the love Vin! Happy that you liked it šŸ˜‰

        Reply
    7. Bob says

      December 15, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Shoot. I like this recipe and wil make it for Christmas. Only trouble is I don't have a 7" spring form pan, only a 9" standard pan. The volume of a 9" pan is 127.7 cubic inches and a 7 " pan is only 76.93, soI am going to almost double the ingredients for the filling (but not the base).

      Reply
      • Bea says

        December 16, 2018 at 12:03 am

        Hi Bob. I usually multiply all ingredients by 1.4 for a 9 inch pan but yes, your calculation is right. The base is going to be a tad thinner but it's alright. Let me know how it goes. Thank you so much for the love, have a wonderful Christmas! šŸ™‚

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