Name: Baileys Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 350 g Full fat cream cheese (I use Philadelphia); 1 Egg (large); 65 g Caster sugar ((also known as superfine sugar)); 3 tbsp Baileys irish cream; 350 g Dark chocolate (broken into squares); 250 g Butter (unsalted); 1 tbsp Baileys irish cream; 250 g Dark brown sugar (or light brown soft sugar); 3 Eggs (large); 120 g Plain flour; 1 tsp Baking powder

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I love Irish food and drink, and Baileys Irish cream is one of my favourite drinks! I love to bake with it, one of my favourite ever cakes is my Chocolate Guinness Cake with Baileys Buttercream, so I just had to find another way to put it in a bake and these Baileys Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies were created! They are rich, melt in the mouth and indulgent brownies. The cheesecake filling is so creamy and delicious with it's delightful Baileys flavour. You will want to go back for another piece of these divine baileys brownies!

Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the eggs) are at room temperature before you start baking. The butter can be cold as you are going to melt it anyway.
You can use either a baking spread or unsalted butter for the brownie batter.
I used dark brown sugar for the brownies, but light brown sugar or even caster sugar will also work.
I prefer to use Philadelphia cream cheese for the cheesecake filling as it makes the cheesecake thicker and easier to work with.
For more tips on making brownies, including my easy trick for lining the tin, check out my Chocolate Brownie recipe!
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Baileys Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies

To make the Baileys cheesecake filling, mix together the full fat cream cheese, caster sugar, egg and Baileys Irish cream. Set aside. For the brownie mix, whisk together the dark brown sugar and eggs with some Baileys too. Add the melted dark chocolate and melted butter to the mixture and whisk it in, then add the plain flour and baking powder. Whisk until everything is combined.

Pour about two third of the mixture into a lined traybake tin, then pour the cheesecake mixture on top.

Then pour the rest of the brownie mix on top in blobs, and use a butter knife to swirl the mixture around. Bake it for 30-35 minutes. Leave to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Can this recipe be made alcohol free?

Yes, you can omit the Baileys from the brownie batter. For the cheesecake filling, replace it with 1 tsp vanilla extract.

How long do the Baileys Brownies last and can they be frozen?

The brownies will stay fresh for 4 days and they must be stored in the fridge. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Either wrap them well in cling film, or store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Place square of baking paper between the brownie slices to stop them sticking together when frozen.

What is the best kind of chocolate to use?

It depends on personal preference, but most dark chocolates will work well. I would always say to use a dark chocolate that you like to eat. One of the main ingredients of this recipe is melted dark chocolate, so it contributes massively to the flavour of the brownies. If you prefer a very dark chocolate that's less sweet then use a higher cocoa bar, for example 70% cocoa and higher. If you prefer a milder dark chocolate, then a cocoa content around 40-50% will suit you better. Avoid using cooking or baking chocolate as this can affect the final result.

What size tin do you need for this recipe?

You will need a 12" x 9" traybake tin for this recipe. If you want to make these brownies in a square tin, check the recipe notes for the ingredient adjustment.

How do you know when the Baileys Brownies are baked?

Brownies are not like cake, and a skewer inserted in the centre should not come out clean. It should come out with a few moist crumbs on it, but not be wet. The cheesecake should be set, with a slight jiggle, and the edges will have slightly puffed up.

Can this recipe be made gluten free or dairy free?

To make this recipe gluten free, replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xantham gum for better texture. Please check all of your ingredients before baking incase of cross contamination. Unfortunately this recipe cannot be made dairy free or egg free.

More tips for making the Baileys Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies:

These would be great with another Baileys flavour like the coffee, orange or mint versions.
You could also try other cream based liqueurs like Amarula for example.

Troubleshooting

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Check out the recipe video for these brownies that I created with Cosmopolitan UK!

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