Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Baileys Cheesecake Balls
- Start by placing the chocolate-covered butter cookies in a food processor. Pulse until they become fine crumbs, resembling sand. In a mixing bowl, combine these crumbs with the rich Irish cream liqueur. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Next, add the mascarpone cheese to the cookie mixture. Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend until the ingredients form a smooth, cohesive mixture. Ensure there are no lumps.
- Take a cookie scoop or your hands to form small balls, about one inch in diameter. Place each formed ball on a parchment-lined baking tray and freeze for at least 45 minutes.
- While the cheesecake balls are chilling, prepare the coating. Fill a double boiler with water and place it over medium heat. Add the chopped white chocolate, stirring until it melts and becomes smooth.
- With the cheesecake balls now firm, dip each ball into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork to let the excess chocolate drip off, then place on the parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Melt the dark chocolate using the double boiler method. Once melted, drizzle the dark chocolate over the white chocolate-coated cheesecake balls. Allow the drizzled chocolate to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Ensure mascarpone cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Use a cookie scoop for even sizing and consider cooling chocolate slightly to prevent melting the filling. These balls can be rolled in nuts or sprinkles for added texture.
