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Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle

This Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle combines layers of rich chocolate cake and velvety cheesecake, making it a visually stunning and delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • As needed Ingredients required by the mix (usually eggs, water, and oil)
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For Assembly
  • As desired chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
  • As desired whipped cream (optional for topping)

Method
 

Bake the Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for the chocolate cake.
  2. Prepare the cake mix as indicated and bake it in a 9×13 inch pan.
  3. Once it’s golden and delicious, set it aside to cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Gradually add in the Baileys Irish Cream, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, and then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the Trifle
  1. Once your chocolate cake is cooled, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large glass trifle dish (or individual cups if you prefer), layer a generous amount of chocolate cake cubes followed by a layer of the cheesecake filling.
  3. Repeat these layers until your dish is filled, ending with the cheesecake on top.
Garnish and Chill
  1. Top your masterpiece with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
  2. For an extra touch of indulgence, feel free to add a dollop of whipped cream.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Don’t skimp on the Baileys! Consider drizzling a little extra Baileys over the cake layers for added flavor. Get creative with layers by adding crushed cookies or fresh berries for a twist.