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Irish Cream

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.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 14 oz Oreos Ground into crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter Melted
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream Cold
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup Irish cream liqueur Such as Baileys
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tbsp Irish cream liqueur
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream Cold
  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Irish cream liqueur
  • Chocolate sauce Optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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.