Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! In fact, I recommend it. The flavors develop beautifully overnight. Just hold off on the chocolate shavings until right before serving so they stay crisp.

How do I prevent soggy cake?

Two tricks: 1) Make sure your cake is completely cooled before assembling, and 2) Don't go overboard with the Baileys - a light drizzle per layer is plenty. The cake should be moist, not swimming!

What's the best Baileys substitute?

For non-alcoholic versions, I love using chocolate syrup or cold brewed coffee. If you want that Irish cream flavor without alcohol, try a non-alcoholic Irish cream syrup - they sell them at specialty stores.

Can I use homemade cake instead of box mix?

Of course! My from-scratch chocolate cake works wonderfully. Just bake it in a 9x13 pan and follow the same cubing method. Honestly though? The box mix version tastes amazing and saves so much time.

Why did my whipped cream deflate?

This usually happens if your cream wasn't cold enough or you overmixed it into the cream cheese. Always chill your bowl and beaters first, and fold gently - no vigorous stirring!

Irresistible Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle in 3 Easy Steps

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A decadent Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle that combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and a hint of Irish cream for a show-stopping dessert.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (includes chilling)
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake (except cake)
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
1 cup Baileys Irish Cream
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate shavings or chips

Instructions

Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely.
Cut the cake into small cubes.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Layer the trifle: start with cake cubes, drizzle with Baileys, then add a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat.
Top with chocolate shavings.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace Baileys with chocolate syrup.
Use store-bought cake to save time.
Garnish with fresh berries for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Baileys, chocolate, cheesecake, trifle, dessert, easy

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