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Baileys Mocha Cheesecake

Published 02/03/2013, updated 19/06/2020 25 Comments

Baileys Mocha Cheesecake is a delicious and creamy chocolate cheesecake flavoured with Baileys and coffee.
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Baileys Mocha Cheesecake
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Baileys Mocha Cheesecake
Baileys Mocha Cheesecake

First published March 2013. Updated April 2019.

Sigh. Over the years, you might have heard me enthuse over my wanton love affair with cheesecakes on the odd occasion – or two! Well, this dark, delicious and delightfully decadent dessert has taken our liaison onto a totally new level altogether! And yes, I like my alliterations!

The first rapturous taste of the Baileys ganache almost pales into insignificance as your senses are assailed by the magical combination of smooth Baileys, bitter dark chocolate and luscious cream cheese. One tiny bite and alas, life will never be the same again!

It is sinfully rich, so a slither goes a long, long way.

placing strawberry on chocolate cheesecake
strawberries are always a good topping

Baileys Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

This is a very easy recipe to make, as most cheesecakes are. What you must remember is that baked cheesecakes need to be made the day before, so they can firm up completely in the fridge overnight. These are the steps:

  1. make the biscuit base
  2. make the filling
  3. bake
  4. chill
Sprinkling sugar on cheesecake
A little sugar sprinkle is also visually effective

Troubleshooting Cheesecakes

  1. Don’t overmix!
    Beat it at a low speed, and for just long enough to mix. to minimise cracking. But cheesecakes are almost always served with a topping, so the cracks will always be covered!
  2. Add a starch to your cheesecake
    Like cornflour in this recipe. This will stop your cheesecake from crumbling.
  3. Remove the pan when the cheesecake is cold
    I’ve seen advice to do this before placing in the fridge. But in my experience, a cold cheesecake is a firmer and therefore sturdier, cheesecake.
  4. Grease the sides of your pan too
    This is to stop the cake batter from sticking while it’s cooking and shrinking slightly.

How to Serve this Baileys Cheesecake?

As is allows you to savour its flavours to the fullest. Remember I said right at the start that a little goes a long way? So you really don’t need anymore sauce or cream for this.

But if you must, a little ice cream, single cream or clotted cream will be perfect to offset all that chocolatey-ness!

Baileys Mocha Cheesecake
simple decorations

Baileys Ganache

Here, I’m giving the recipe for the Baileys Chocolate Ganache I use to cover the whole cake, when this is made for clients as a birthday cake. The amount here is enough for topping the cake.

There’s very little Baileys, just 1 Tbsp, for just a hint of it. You could leave out the baileys in the ganache, if you like. Or you could even leave the cheesecake unadorned.

If you are doing a chocolate ganache, choose a chocolate you like, be it dark or in this case, I’ve used milk chocolate. The same goes with the chocolate you cook with, use a good quality dark chocolate and one you like. I always bake with Green & Blacks.

To prevent messing up your cake stand when covering a cake, line it with paper by slipping the paper under the cake once it’s on the stand. When done, just slip the paper back out again and bin. Voila! A clean cake stand!

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Baileys Mocha Cheesecake

Baileys Mocha Cheesecake is a delicious and creamy chocolate cheesecake flavoured with Baileys and coffee.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British/American Fusion
Keyword: baileys, cakes, cheesecakes, valentines
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chilling Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 (12-16)
Calories: 633kcal
Author: Azlin Bloor

Ingredients

The Base

  • 200 g (7 oz) plain digestive biscuits
  • 100 g (3½ oz) butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp good quality cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp caster sugar

The Filling

  • 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) full fat cream cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g (9 oz) dark chocolate (70%)
  • 200 g (7 oz) caster sugar
  • 125 ml (½ cup) evaporated milk
  • 125 ml (½ cup) Baileys
  • 1 Tbsp of instant coffee granules as is. not dissolved in water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp cornflour (cornstarch in the US)
  • a little melted butter for greasing

Baileys Chocolate Ganache

  • 120 g (4.5 oz) milk chocolate
  • 3 Tbsp double cream heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp Baileys

You need a 9″/23cm loose bottomed pan.

    Instructions

    • Prepare your cake tin as required, i.e. grease, line and grease.
    • Heat the oven to 190˚C/375˚F.

    The Base

    • Place the biscuits, sugar and cocoa powder in the food processor/chopper and pulse to get fine crumbs. It should turn a dark colour because of the cocoa.
    • Add the melted butter (through the feed tube if you have one) and pulse until it’s all thoroughly mixed. You’ll end up with a mixture that looks like dark wet sand.
    • Carefully press this biscuit mix onto the bottom of your greased pan, patting it and packing it flat with your palm.
    • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Then leave it to cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack (set the timer if you might forget!), then straight in the fridge while weget the cheesecake done.

    The Filling

    • Melt the chocolate on 50-80% power for 90 seconds. The lower your microwave power (800w or 1000w?), the lower the percentage. Check, stir if slightly melted and zap again for 30-60 seconds and repeat until it’s completely melted. Set aside.
    • Beat the cream cheese on the lowest setting and add sugar gradually until it’s all in.
    • Add the flours, scrape down the sides and beat for 20 seconds or so until it’s all mixed.
    • Add eggs, one at a time, keep beating on low speed to incorporate.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients: melted chocolate, milk, Baileys and vanilla, beat on low for 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides, until it’s all mixed. Add the coffee granules last, stir very lightly.
    • Pour slowly into the base lined pan and bake at 190˚C for 50 minutes.
    • Cool on a wire rack completely. Leave in the tin, wrap loosely with foil and refrigerate overnight.

    The Topping

    • Melt the chocolate and cream on 50-80% power. Stir and mix completely.
    • Add the Baileys, mix and leave to cool completely.
    • Unmould the cake and top/cover as desired and leave in the fridge until time to cut and serve.

    Notes

    Total time does not include overnight chilling.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1047IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Annie says

      15/05/2019 at 4:01 am

      Do I need to put the cream cheese in room temperature before I beat it? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Azlin Bloor says

        15/05/2019 at 10:05 am

        It’s not crucial. If you remember, take it out 30-60 minutes before. A colder cream cheese is just slightly harder to break up, but not a whole lot more.

        Reply
    2. Kenta says

      14/04/2019 at 2:00 am

      Your pictures talk to me, Lin!
      Then, I learned that it’s got Irish cream in it.

      Reply
      • Azlin Bloor says

        15/04/2019 at 7:03 pm

        Thank you. Yes, I have a thing about Baileys.

        Reply
    3. Shelly Milani says

      08/07/2018 at 5:34 pm

      This is Beautiful and a Must Try!

      Reply
      • Azlin Bloor says

        11/07/2018 at 9:04 am

        Thank you, Shelly!

        Reply
    4. Nicole Shillings says

      26/06/2017 at 1:30 am

      Wow – this looks so incredibly dense and rich! I’m looking for something special to make for my birthday this year… mmmm!

      Reply
      • Azlin Bloor says

        11/07/2018 at 9:04 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Blackswan says

      26/03/2013 at 10:43 am

      This certainly makes me drool, my dear! I’ve posted one on Non-bake Baileys & Oreo Cheesecake & it drew a tremendous response. I can imagine the popularity of Baileys. Hahaha!

      Reply
    6. Juliana says

      13/03/2013 at 4:58 am

      Chocolate and Baileys? Yes you can count on me Lin…looks gorgeous!
      Enjoy your week 🙂

      Reply
    7. Deepti says

      12/03/2013 at 12:05 am

      Mocha cheesecake looks awesome. Will try this for sure but omit adding baileys! lovely..

      Reply
    8. Christina says

      10/03/2013 at 7:40 am

      Hi Lin! I love your re-designed blog as I haven’t seen it in a while (have to get over here more often!) This cheesecake looks and sounds fabulous! I could go for a piece right now! CC

      Reply
    9. Lail | With A Spin says

      10/03/2013 at 1:30 am

      Looks delicious.

      Reply
    10. Jenn and Seth says

      09/03/2013 at 5:24 am

      oh dear god that sounds like the most delicious cheesecake ever!

      Reply
    11. Amy Tong says

      08/03/2013 at 9:26 am

      Oh my, I love baileys, I love mocha, and I definitely love cheesecake. What a win-win-win combination of flavor and creation. So, may I have a piece?

      Reply
    12. Katerina says

      07/03/2013 at 8:44 am

      Who can resist to chocolate? I am not one of them. This looks awesome!

      Reply
    13. The Squishy Monster says

      06/03/2013 at 8:28 pm

      I’m loving the chocolate theme as of late. This is no exception…I would just LOVE to sink my teeth into this!

      Reply
    14. Coffee and Crumpets says

      03/03/2013 at 10:47 pm

      Mmmmm….chocolate cheesecake with my favourite flavouring…coffee. Looks great!

      Nazneen

      Reply
    15. Choc Chip Uru says

      03/03/2013 at 8:46 pm

      What a professional looking cake my friend, wonderful job 🙂

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    16. Nava Krishnan says

      03/03/2013 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks for the tips on how to prevent the cake from cracking. Now I know why mine always has the lines on top. I seldom have topping so its important that the cake stays intake, esp you know when pictures are the concern for blogs.

      Lovely cake Lin. Let me keep this recipe in mind and create on when I can find the time. Also adding Baileys is great so I will not compromise on that.

      Reply
    17. mjskit says

      03/03/2013 at 4:41 pm

      Skip the Bailey!?! Never! What a great cake and great friend. I’m sure it was a wonderful surprise for Michelle and enjoyed by all. Since I can’t have the cake, can you pass me one of those mini-desserts. 🙂

      Reply
    18. latha says

      03/03/2013 at 11:38 am

      OMG mocha cheesecake looks so so tempting. Feel like grabbing a bite of it. Well made dear.

      Reply
      • LinsFood says

        03/03/2013 at 3:39 pm

        It was awesome! Thanks Latha!

        Reply
    19. Emma says

      03/03/2013 at 10:52 am

      This is making my mouth water!

      Reply
      • LinsFood says

        03/03/2013 at 3:39 pm

        Thank you Emma!

        Reply

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