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No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe

No bake Irish cream cheesecake is the perfect dessert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This boozy dessert is no bake & gelatin-free! Easy recipe with quick preparation!

No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

I used Baileys to make this no bake Irish cream cheesecake and I was quite generous. You can reduce the amount, if you are looking for a Baileys cheesecake with only a hint of alcohol in it.

In case you are looking for gelatin-free desserts, I highly recommend making No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake, Banoffee Pie or No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie.

How to make No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake Step 1

How to make no bake cheesecake with Irish cream

The crust:

To make this no bake Irish cream cheesecake you can use either Graham crackers (available in the US) or Digestive biscuits (available in the UK). Use either a food processor or a Ziploc bag and rolling pin to crush them. Place them into a bowl, pour melted butter over and mix well.

Use a small Springform Pan. I used a 7-inch (about 18cm) wide pan that I also lined with baking parchment (sides and the bottom). It makes it easier to take the whole cheesecake out of the pan.

Fill the bottom of the springform pan with the crumbs and press down hard. Repeat until the whole bottom is covered and you got a flat surface. I like to use the back of a measuring cup or the back of a spoon to do this.

Now your crust for this no Baileys Irish cream cheesecake is ready. Throw it into the freezer for a while – just until you are ready to top it with the cream cheese mixture.

How to make No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake Step 2

The Irish cream layer:

Because this no bake Irish cream cheesecake has no gelatin in it, you need to add something that will help this creamy layer hold its shape. In this case it is the whipped cream.

You will need two bowls. One for whipping the cream and other one for beating the cream cheese with sugar, vanilla and Baileys. Once done, you fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and you are done!

Just spread this over the crust, cover the springform pan with cling film and refrigerate for a few hours.

How to make No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake Step 3

The extras/toppings:

Use anything you like. If you don’t like any of the below mentioned options, then just serve this no bake Irish cream cheesecake as is.

  • Chocolate shavings/sprinkles
  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Whipped cream

Or mix together 6 tbsp cream cheese with 3 tbsp Dulce de Leche and fold in ½ cup heavy cream that has been whipped. It should not be runny. Pipe on the top of the cheesecake using any piping tip you like.

No Bake Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake

What can be substituted for graham crackers/digestive biscuits?

Try Oreo cookies – use about 18 cookies for a 7-inch pan.

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Tips for making no bake Irish cream cheesecake

  • Use good-quality double cream/heavy cream/whipping cream and whip it until stiff peaks form. This is important as the cream will stop the cheesecake from collapsing.
  • I don’t have good experience with whipping cream that comes in a tetra pack and does not need to be stored in the fridge before using.
  • This no bake Irish cream cheesecake needs to be chilled in the fridge for about 2-3 hours before serving. Because it has no gelatin, it will be soft but will hold its shape nicely.
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No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake is the perfect dessert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This boozy dessert is no bake & gelatin-free! Easy recipe with quick preparation!
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 6 – 8
Calories: 341
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 6 ounces Graham Crackers (170 grams), see note 1
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter , melted
  • 2 tablespoons Irish Cream , see note 2

For the cream cheese layer:

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (225 grams)
  • ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Irish Cream (80 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream (120 ml)

Toppings (optional):

  • Chocolate Shavings
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Whipped Cream
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Instructions 

  • Crust: Crush the crackers in a food processor (or in a Ziploc bag using rolling pin). Transfer them into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, melted butter and Irish cream. Mix together with a spatula until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into a 7-inch springform pan, lined with baking parchment (ideally bottom + sides). Make sure it is pressed well. If it’s not, the crust won’t hold its shape after slicing.
  • Transfer the pan into the freezer.
  • Meanwhile: In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients apart from heavy cream. Use a hand mixer to achieve a smoother texture. Then whip the cream until stiff peaks form and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Take the spring-form pan out of the freezer and pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spread around evenly. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for about 3 hours (or overnight) before serving.
  • Toppings are completely optional – use chocolate shavings, sprinkles, caramel sauce, whipped cream to decorate the cheesecake.

Notes

  1. Either Graham Crackers (US) or Digestive Biscuits (UK) can be used.
  2. I used Baileys Irish cream.
  3. Use a 7-inch (18cm) wide spring form pan.
  4. This recipe yields 6-8 portions.
  5. I always use unsalted butter as I like to control the amount of sodium we eat. You can use salted butter, if you prefer. If you do, there is no need to add a pinch of salt to the crust.
  6. For more tips I recommend reading the whole post.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe, No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Nutrition Facts
No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake
Amount per Serving
Calories
341
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
87
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
735
IU
15
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. David says

    09/03/2019 at 15:35

    a timely treat! pinned to my St. Patrick’s Day board. No bake is always a winner too!5 stars

    Reply
  2. Natalie says

    09/03/2019 at 16:41

    Hi great recipe how would I upscale to 9″ pan?
    Thanks!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/03/2019 at 20:46

      Hi, Natalie. Double the recipe for the cream cheese layer. As for the crust – I am not sure, if doubling the ingredients won’t make a thick crust. If you are OK with that, then go ahead and double that too. If not, you can still take out some of the crumbs. (you can use them to make individual portions too). Hope this helps.

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    09/03/2019 at 17:39

    This sounds so rich and delicious!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      11/03/2019 at 10:12

      Thanks, Mary!

      Reply
  4. Jacqueline Debono says

    09/03/2019 at 18:27

    That cheesecake look beautiful and sounds delicious. I love that it’s no bake too! Going to pin for later!5 stars

    Reply
  5. Pam Greer says

    09/03/2019 at 23:06

    No bake and boozy?! This is the best cheesecake recipe!! I was trying to decide what to make for St. Patrick’s Day and now I know!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/03/2019 at 20:48

      Good to hear that!

      Reply
  6. Valentina says

    10/03/2019 at 01:17

    I tend to love no-bake cheesecakes — love that the oven doesn’t go on, I guess. :-) The generous amount of baileys is splendid and the entire cake sounds incredibly delicious. St. Patrick’s Day or not!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/03/2019 at 20:48

      :) No bake desserts are always winners in our household :)

      Reply
  7. Natalie says

    10/03/2019 at 06:42

    This is such a great cake for St. Patrick’s day! I love Irish cream desserts ♥5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/03/2019 at 20:47

      Thanks, Natalie!

      Reply
  8. Christopher Degenhardt says

    19/03/2020 at 23:52

    Would store bought whip cream still work for the filing part?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/03/2020 at 09:20

      I am afraid I have no experience using store bought whip cream, so can’t help you. However, if you have used it for making other cheesecakes before, then it should work. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  9. Orinthia Tulloch says

    21/12/2020 at 08:46

    How long can i store this for Julia, would 3 days in the fridge be ok? I would love to make for Christmas dinner on Christmas eve.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/12/2020 at 19:11

      Hi Orinthia, It should last 3 days in the fridge but I would say it is best to serve the following day as it will be the freshest.

      Reply
  10. Lynn Young says

    24/05/2021 at 15:21

    This is absolutely delicious! I substituted the graham crackers for ginger snap with a berry coulis sooo yummy 👍🏻

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      25/05/2021 at 08:56

      That sounds delicious, Lynn! Thanks for your feedback! :)

      Reply

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