Description
Delicious and creamy mint chocolate cheesecake bars infused with Baileys for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, Baileys, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream and chocolate chips gently.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with mint leaves before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg