Ingredients
For the chocolate cake layer:
• 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade, about 20 cm / 8-inch)
• 2–3 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream (to drizzle)
For the cheesecake cream:
• 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
For the chocolate mousse layer:
• 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
• 2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
For assembly & garnish:
• 1 cup crushed Oreos or chocolate cookies
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
• Optional: mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base
• Cut chocolate cake into cubes.
• Place a layer of cubes at the bottom of your trifle dish.
• Drizzle lightly with Baileys. - Make the cheesecake cream
• Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
• Add Baileys and mix again.
• In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
• Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. - Make the chocolate mousse
• Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
• Add melted (cooled) chocolate and Baileys, and fold gently until smooth and fluffy. - Assemble the trifle
• Layer order (repeat as needed depending on dish depth): - Chocolate cake cubes + Baileys drizzle
- Cheesecake cream
- Chocolate mousse
- Crushed Oreos or cookies
• Continue layering until dish is filled. - Finish & chill
• Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and drizzle of Baileys (optional).
• Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (overnight is best) to let flavors set.
