This no-bake Irish Cream Mousse Cake is incredibly smooth and creamy, combining the flavors of cream cheese, Irish cream liqueur, and chocolate in a rich dessert perfect for special occasions or St. Patrick's Day.
Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil, wrapping it around the removable bottom of the pan.
Mix melted butter with Oreo crumbs and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Set aside.
Whip 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
Beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, then mix in Irish cream liqueur and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until combined.
Spread this mixture evenly over the Oreo crust and place the pan in the freezer.
For the mousse layer, whip 0.75 cups heavy whipping cream with 1 tbsp Irish cream, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form.
Spread the mousse over the frozen cream cheese layer in an even layer and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Remove the cake from the pan. Whip remaining 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream with 6 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tbsp Irish cream until stiff peaks form.
Pipe whipped cream around the edges of the cake. Drizzle chocolate sauce on top if desired and freeze until ready to serve.
Allow the cake to sit out for about 15 minutes before serving. Keeps up to 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
This Irish Cream Mousse Cake is a rich, no-bake dessert perfect for celebrations or cozy nights. Adjust sweetness or alcohol level as desired.