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No Bake Baileys Cheesecake

Published: Mar 4, 2023 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Mar 5, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Whole No bake Baileys cheesecake on a white cake platter with a bottle of baileys in the background

This easy-to-make No Bake Baileys Cheesecake is a creamy and delicious dessert that's perfect for those who are looking for a lighter option. And although this Baileys Cheesecake is a lighter version and WW friendly, it's so good that no one would ever suspect! It can also be made non-alcoholic.

Whole No bake Baileys cheesecake on a white cake platter with a bottle of baileys in the background on the left and a knife on the right

Baileys Cheesecake is popular around St. Patrick's Day and during the holiday season, although it's great for any special occasion or for the Baileys Irish Cream lover in your life! This recipe was inspired by my Birthday Cake Cheesecake (No Bake)

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 🎥 Video
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 Meals to serve with Baileys cheesecake (no bake)
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • 📋 No Bake Baileys Cheesecake recipe

🥘Ingredients

To make it lighter, I use reduced-fat cream cheese with non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat sour cream instead of heavy whipping cream. The result is a slightly tangy, rich, and fluffy cheesecake with a creamy texture and a hint of baileys flavor. (*See WW points below)

For this white chocolate and baileys cheesecake, you'll need the following ingredients:

ingredients in no bake baileys cheesecake in glass dishes, labelled
  • 2 cups Oreo baking crumbs
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted * measure the MELTED butter
  • 1 -7 gram package of unflavored gelatin crystals
  • ½ cup water (divided into 2)
  • 2 - 8 oz packages of light cream cheese room temperature softened
  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • 3 ounces white chocolate squares melted **do NOT use white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
  • ¾ cup white granulated sugar + 3 tbsp
  • ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • Garnish (Optional) - chocolate sprinkles and gold sprinkles (affiliate links)

🔪Instructions

**HEADS UP: There is a 6-8 hour refrigeration time with this recipe!

If you're not a fan of fussing with water baths when you bake cheesecakes, you'll love this no-bake version!

9 inch spring form pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray

Spray an 8 or 9-inch springform pan with non- stick cooking spray.

cocoa, melted butter and Oreo baking crumbs in a glass bowl

Combine Oreo cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of white granulated sugar in a medium bowl.

cocoa, butter and sugar mixed together in a glass bowl, with a wooden spoon

Mix until all the crumbs are moistened and a thick, crumbly paste forms.

Oreo crust pressed into springform pan

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.

cream cheese and sugar in stand mixer

Place room temperature cream cheese, and remaining 1 cup of white granulated sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (alternatively, you can use a hand electric mixer and a large mixing bowl).

cream cheese and sugar mixed together in stand mixer

Mix on low to break down the cream cheese for 30 seconds, and increase to medium speed for another 1 minute.

Greek yogurt, baileys irish cream and sour cream added to mixture in stand mixer

Scrape the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, Baileys Irish cream, and Greek yogurt.

melted white chocolate in a glass bowl on a black silicone trivet

Melt the white chocolate in the microwave on half (½ ) power for 1 minute, then check, stir and put back in to microwave for 30 second intervals. Ensure that you stir each time, as the stirring helps to melt it further.

melted white chocolate mixed into the cheesecake mixture in the stand mixture

Then stir in the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mix. Mix on medium for 30 seconds, scrape the sides, and on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.

gelatin mixed with cold water

Mix gelatin crystals and ¼ cup water in a small bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. *See Video

bloomed gelatin with hot water added in a glass bowl, with a spoon in it

Heat the other ¼ cup water for 30 seconds in the microwave on high and pour into the gelatin bloom. Stir to dissolve, and allow to cool.

gelatin being mixed in with mixture in stand mixer

Starting on low, pour gelatin into the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix at medium speed for a minute, scraping the sides of the bowl after 30 seconds.

cheesecake batter poured into springform pan over crust

Pour cheesecake batter into the springform pan with crust and level with a spatula.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8+ hours) *Do NOT add garnish yet.

cheesecake removed from springform pan

Unhinge rim of springform tin and remove. If necessary, smooth edges of cake with a knife (I didn't need to do this)

Hint: Before refrigerating, tap the pan lightly against the counter to get rid of air bubbles

🎥 Video

Check out this video on how to bloom gelatin! (*Just do NOT drain it as they suggest)

💭Top Tip

You can use any brand or type of gold pearls or edible glitter for the garnish. You can buy them at hobby and cake decorating stores (Michael's in Canada) or through Amazon. Just double-check to ensure they are edible. Also, note that most gold and silver Dragees are safe to decorate with but NOT edible!

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Butter - You can use salted butter, but it will cut the down the sweetness a little, or use light butter to bring down the calories/ww points
  • Cream cheese - you can use full-fat cream cheese, light/low-fat or non-fat cream cheese
  • Sugar - You can use a sugar substitute (like monkfruit) if you wish
  • Kid-friendly/Non-alcoholic - .Baileys Coffee Creamer (affiliate link) is the perfect non-alcoholic substitute for this recipe! There a are few different brands you can buy and this should be available at your local grocery store
  • Irish Cream - you could use homemade Irish cream, if you prefer
  • Garnish - you could use any type of sprinkle you prefer or light whipped cream or add additional Oreo baking crumbs or sprinkle cocoa powder instead of chocolate sprinkles
a piece of no bake Baileys cheesecake on a white plate with a fork, with white cake stand (with remaining cake) in background

🥗 Meals to serve with Baileys cheesecake (no bake)

  • Reuben Soup
  • Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie
  • Easy Cornish Hens with Rosemary Wine Sauce
  • Baked Chicken Cacciatore (shown below)

🍽Equipment

You will need an 8 or 9 inch springform pan for this low-fat cheesecake recipe. I suggest you invest in a good quality one, as it's worth it. The cheaper springform pans tend to bend and the hinges rust and break (this has been my experience). You will also need an electric mixer. I use a stand mixer (affiliate links) but you could use an electric hand mixer.

🌡️Storage

Store leftover cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. It will freeze well in an airtight container for 3-4 months.

If you are making this cheesecake in advance to refrigerate or plan to freeze it, I recommend that you do not garnish it with sprinkles (or anything) until it's fully defrosted and just prior to serving.

👪 Serving Size

This decadent cheesecake recipe makes 16 servings. However, you can cut the slices bigger and get 12 pieces instead. You can also double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you'll need additional springform pans.

baileys no bake cheesecake being eaten with a fork, on a white plate with

🔢WW Points

A typical piece of cheesecake can be up to 21 points! This recipe is 13 WW points with low-fat/light ingredients. You can bring down the points even further by using light butter, non-fat sour cream, and non-fat cream cheese and your points for a slice (1/16) will be 10 ww points . If you use a sugar substitute you can bring down the points even more.

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my no-bake cheesecake not firm?

There are a couple of possible reasons that a no bake cheesecake is not firming up:
1) If you don't refrigerate your no bake cheesecake long enough (6-8 hours) it won't firm up properly
2) You did not let your gelatin bloom properly (or cool) before adding it to the recipe

If you are looking for a great recipe for St. Patrick's Day, you'll love this Bailey Cheesecake recipe. It's one of those perfect desserts that lets you indulge while staying on track!

Whole No bake Baileys cheesecake on a white cake platter with a bottle of baileys in the background
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📋 No Bake Baileys Cheesecake recipe

This easy-to-make No Bake Baileys Cheesecake is a creamy and delicious dessert that's perfect for those looking for a lighter option. It's the ideal dessert for St. Patrick's Day or Christmas, for the Baileys Irish Cream lover, or for any special occasion or celebration!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: baileys, Baileys Irish Cream, cheesecake, no bake
Special Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
refrigeration/chilling: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
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Equipment

springform pan
stand mixer

Ingredients

**HEADS UP: There is a 6-8 hour refrigeration time with this recipe!

    Cheesecake Base:

    • 2 cups Oreo baking crumbs
    • ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted * measure the MELTED butter
    • 3 tablespoon white granulated sugar

    Cheesecake filling

    • 1 -7 gram package of unflavored gelatin crystals
    • ½ cup water (divided into 2)
    • 2 - 8 oz packages of light cream cheese room temperature softened
    • 1 cup light sour cream
    • 3 ounces white chocolate squares **do NOT use white chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup baileys irish cream
    • ¾ cup white granulated sugar
    • ½ cup non- fat Greek yogurt

    Garnish (optional)

    • chocolate sprinkles
    • gold sprinkles
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    *Instruction images will NOT print by default. If you want them to print, you need to select the box next to the 'print images' prior to printing

      Cheesecake Base:

      • Spray an 8 or 9 inch springform pan with non- stick cooking spray.
        9 inch spring form pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray
      • Combine Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter and 3 tablespoons of white granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
        cocoa, melted butter and Oreo baking crumbs in a glass bowl
      • Mix until all the crumbs are moistened and a thick, crumbly paste forms.
        cocoa, butter and sugar mixed together in a glass bowl, with a wooden spoon
      • Press crumb mixture into the greased springform pan. Level and press to the bottom of the pan using a silicone spatula and neatly taper at the edge.
        black spatula pressing cake crumb
      • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
        Oreo crust pressed into springform pan

      Cheesecake Filling

      • Place softened cream cheese, 1 cup white granulated sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (alternatively, you can use a hand electric mixer and a large mixing bowl).
        cream cheese and sugar in stand mixer
      • Mix on low to break down the cream cheese for 30 seconds, and increase to medium speed for another1 minute.
        cream cheese and sugar mixed together in stand mixer
      • Scrape the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, Baileys Irish cream and Greek yogurt.
        Greek yogurt, baileys irish cream and sour cream added to mixture in stand mixer
      • Melt the white chocolate in the microwave on ½ power for 1 minute, then check, stir and put back in to microwave for 30 second intervals.
        *Ensure that you stir each time, as the stirring helps to melt it further.
        melted white chocolate in a glass bowl on a black silicone trivet
      • Then stir the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mix. Mix on medium for 30 seconds, scrape the sides, and on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
        melted white chocolate mixed into the cheesecake mixture in the stand mixture
      • Mix gelatin crystals and ¼ cup water in a small bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes.
        gelatin mixed with cold water
      • Heat the other ¼ cup water for 30 seconds in the microwave on high and pour into the gelatin bloom. Stir to dissolve, and allow to cool.
        bloomed gelatin with hot water added in a glass bowl, with a spoon in it
      • Starting on low, pour gelatin into the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix at medium speed for a minute, scraping the sides of the bowl after 30 seconds.
        gelatin being mixed in with mixture in stand mixer
      • Pour cheesecake batter into the springform pan with crust and level with a spatula.
        Tap pan lightly against the counter to get rid of air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8+ hours) *Do NOT add garnish yet.
        cheesecake batter poured into springform pan over crust
      • Unhinge rim of springform pan and remove. If necessary, smooth edges of cake with a knife (I didn't need to do this)
        cheesecake removed from springform pan

      Garnish (optional)

      • Add extra chocolate and gold sprinkles to the top of the cake, as desired. *Do not do this until just before serving (or the sprinkles will melt and run)
        Whole No bake Baileys cheesecake on a white cake platter with a bottle of baileys in the background on the left and a knife on the right

      Notes

      *Please see post contents for important recipe information and tips!
      Nutrition Facts
      📋 No Bake Baileys Cheesecake recipe
      Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
      Calories 262 Calories from Fat 135
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 15g23%
      Saturated Fat 9g56%
      Trans Fat 0.3g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
      Monounsaturated Fat 5g
      Cholesterol 36mg12%
      Sodium 122mg5%
      Potassium 101mg3%
      Carbohydrates 27g9%
      Fiber 0.01g0%
      Sugar 21g23%
      Protein 4g8%
      Vitamin A 383IU8%
      Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
      Calcium 66mg7%
      Iron 0.1mg1%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1slice | Calories: 262kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) | Sodium: 122mg (5%) | Potassium: 101mg (3%) | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 21g (23%) | Vitamin A: 383IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 66mg (7%) | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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