Baileys Irish Cream is mixed into both the brownie batter and the cheesecake swirl, giving these Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies the most delicious flavor. Perfect for all your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
February is over! Hooray! And that means that it is almost time for St. Patrick’s Day! TheBetterHalf and I are both part Irish (his mom is a Duffy, mine is a Murphy) and we both went to Notre Dame, so needless to say we are big fans of this holiday. Β I have several St. Patrick’s Day goodies up my sleeve to share with you over the next two weeks. Let’s start with Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies, made with of course, Baileys Irish Cream.
So what is Irish Cream anyway? It is a blend of Irish whiskey, cream, and a hint of chocolate / coffee / almond / vanilla flavor. Irish cream is delicious over ice or in coffee. The Notre Dame students might or might not have brought large thermoses of Irish Cream mixed into coffee to class on St. Patrick’s day…hey, we have a lot of Irish pride at that school!
But I must say, my favorite way to enjoy this drink is baked into Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies. Booze mixed into baked goods? What’s not to love about that!
These delicious treats have two layers – the chocolate brownie layer and the cheesecake layer – and Irish cream is in both. There is tons of Irish cream flavor in here!
So first, mix up the brownie batter and then put it into the pan. Then mix up the cheesecake layer, and dollop it on top of the brownie batter. Finally, it is time for the swirling! Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cheesecake layer with the brownie layer. Let your inner artist shine! Use those marbling techniques that you learned in childhood art class (TheBetterHalf informed me that not all grades schools learned “marbling techniques”…) ! It is really kind of fun – I think the swirls look so pretty!
You don’t want to get too heavy handed with the swirling though. You want it to be mostly brownie on the bottom, and mostly cheesecake on the top.
The Baileys Irish cream flavor in these cheesecake brownies is SO good. There is just a hint of whiskey in the background, and the other flavors in the Baileys are really complemented by the chocolate and cream cheese. These are a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and your Irish heritage! Even if you aren’t Irish π
Baileys Irish Cream is mixed into both the brownie batter and the cheesecake swirl, giving these Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies the most delicious flavor. Perfect for all your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
Ingredients
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a long strip of parchment paper or foil and lay it on the bottom of the pan with the ends hanging over both sides of the pan. This creates handles to remove the cooked brownies from the pan.
- Place the chocolate and butter in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir the mixture. Continue microwaving and stirring in 10 second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the sugar until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly .
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the eggs into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, one at a time, until well incorporated. Mix in the Baileys Irish Cream.
- Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips (if desired)
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and Baileys Irish Cream until very smooth.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture in large dollops on top of the brownie batter. Use a table knife to gently swirl the batter and cheesecake.
- Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, until the edges of the brownies look slightly golden brown and the center is not quite firm when touched lightly, but is set.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan, then remove using the parchment/foil handles. Wait until they are completely cooled to cut.
If Irish cream isn’t your thing, try some of these brownie recipes instead!
What Jessica Baked Next... says
These look amazing! You’ve combined my two favourites bakes- definitely a recipe to try! π
Cate says
Thanks, Jessica!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Yay! I love St. Patrick’s Day. SO cool you are Irish! And these cheesecake brownies are gorgeous lady!
Cate says
Thanks, Chelsea!! St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday – all about the eating and drinking!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I meant, part Irish π
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Ooh, I LOVE Baileys. I bet it goes so well in a creamy cheesecake! Love the swirls in these, too. They ended up looking so professional!
Cate says
Thanks, Helen!! I love when my swirls turn out well π
Mary Frances says
I’m Irish, too, but I stink at celebrating St. Patty’s Day! π I think I’ll be more than ready with these in front of me!
Cate says
Haha – you should totally make some of these or another St. Patrick’s Day recipe for your blog!
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
Cheesecake and brownies… yes please!!!
Cate says
Right?! What can be wrong about cheesecake and brownies? Nothing!!
Justine@CookingandBeer says
I am loving these, Cate! There are few things better in this world than cheesecake and brownies. However, I never have any luck getting that pretty swirled “effect!” Mine always turn out a disaster! I’ll have to give your recipe a shot. Pinned! <3
Cate says
Thanks, Justine! I have had a lot of swirling practice! Thanks for pinning π
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Yummo! These look delish. Pinning!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I love Baileys Irish Cream for an after dinner drink so I KNOW I’ll love these gorgeous cheesecake brownies. Booze + cheesecake + brownies = the perfect St. Patty’s Day celebration. π I definitely think the swirls make it pretty!
I love the green straws…completely appropriate to match the ocassion. π
Cate says
Thanks, Tina! I was trying to be festive with limited St. Patrick’s Day accessories!
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says
I just recently tried cheesecake brownies and fell in love with them—-Yours look incredible and I love how perfect your swirls look! pinned.
Cate says
Thank you so much, Sarah! And thanks for pinning π
Erin | The Emerging Foodie says
Cate, this is brilliant! I’ve never been a huge St. Patricks’s Day person but I think I’ll use the holiday as an excuse just to make these. π Pinned!
Cate says
Thanks, Erin!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
i bet these brownies are awesome! st. paddy’s day is also my husband’s birthday so sometimes we have minty/irish inspired desserts to celebrate. these look like they would be PERFECT!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
These look so good! I love irish cream and brownies and cheesecake?! Perfect combination!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These brownies sound unreal!! Love the look of these!
Cate says
Thanks, Katrina!
Kristy says
Thoughts on keeping the baileys in the cheesecake and putting Guinness in the brownie base?
Cate says
I think that sounds like a great idea, Kristy! The Baileys flavor won’t be quite as strong, but I think it will still be there, and the Guinness will complement the chocolate nicely
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s day! Bailey’s is one of my favorites and since it is baked into the brownies I don’t have to wait until after the baby is born to enjoy it. π
Cate says
Thanks, Jamie! Definitely baby-friendly π
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Oh my goodness. This is definitely happening. Pinning so I remember to make it asap. What an amazing looking recipe!!
Cate says
Thanks for pinning, Chris! These are so fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day (or anytime really π )
Julie's Family Kitchen says
Wow, these look so good, a real indulgent treat. Yum.
Cate says
Thanks, Julie! Nothing like cheesecake and a brownie, plus some Irish cream! Indulgent for sure π
Alanna says
Oh my – I’ll take 20! π
Cate says
Sending to you now, Alanna π
Ally @ The Cheery Baker says
First of all I love Baileys and second I love brownies so combining them together is GENIUS. I need these in my life right now, hah. I need to pin these and make them ASAP. Amazing!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Beautiful swirls, and the flavors sound amazing! I love Irish cream! They look so rich and dense, and I love them on that pretty china plate. π
Susan says
Hi! I just wanted to say I made these for work on Monday and they loved them! Flavorful and rich. Thank you for the recipe.
Cate says
Hi Susan! I’m so glad that everyone loved the brownies! Thank you for stopping by, I loved hearing from you!