Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies

 🍫🥃 Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies 🍰✨

Decadent fudgy brownies topped with creamy Baileys cheesecake and rich chocolate drizzle 😍

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter (melted)

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream

1/2 cup chocolate chips (melted for drizzle)

2 tablespoons chocolate shavings or chunks

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.

3. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.

4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until a thick batter forms.

5. Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

7. Add egg and Baileys, mixing until creamy.

8. Pour the cheesecake layer over the brownie base and smooth the top.

9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until set in the center.

10. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

11. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with chocolate chunks.

Pro Tip:

For extra richness, chill the brownies before serving—this makes the cheesecake layer even creamier and enhances the Baileys flavor 🥃🍫