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    Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars

    Irish Cream Cheesecake Fudge Brownie Recipe, Plus a New Look

    Published: Mar 13, 2011 · Modified: Jan 13, 2020 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 83 Comments

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    Irish Cream Cheesecake-Marbled Fudge Brownie Recipe

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    Of course, you are here for a recipe, perhaps something you can make in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day. So let's get on with it.

    These brownies were born from a desire to tip my green top hat to St. Paddy and his Irish countrymen. Well, I don't actually have a green top hat, but I can throw back a pint of Guinness with the best of them. That should count for something. If you are looking for a cake-y brownie, you have come to the wrong place. These brownies have a moist, fudge-like consistency that will curb your chocolate craving in just a few bites. The cheesecake layer, spiked with a healthy dose of Bailey's Irish Cream, is swirled into the brownie batter before baking and lends a fragrant decadent touch to this dessert.

    I won't bore you with the details, but let's just say that I have had a strong aversion to Bailey's ever since a misguided teenaged overindulgence. It's a testament to the wonderful flavor of these brownies when I say that Bailey's is creeping back into my good books.

    The recipe:

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Line a 9- by 13-inch metal baking pan with foil, edges overlapping the pan.  Grease foil with butter or cooking spray.

    In a large saucepan set over low heat, combine unsalted butter, and semisweet and unsweetened chocolate.  Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth.

    Irish Cream Brownies Collage 1

    Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.  Whisk in eggs, one at a time.  Fold in flour.

    Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top.

    Cheesecake batter:

    In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.  Beat in Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur and egg yolk.

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    Dollop the cheesecake batter over the brownie batter. Using a knife or metal offset spatula, swirl the cheesecake batter with the top layer of the brownie batter.

    Irish Cream Brownies Collage 2

    Bake until the cheesecake batter is just set in the center and a toothpick inserter in the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.  Cool completely in pan.  Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.  Using the overhanging foil, lift the brownies out of the pan.  Cut and serve.  They are best served cold.

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    Other brownie recipes:

    Baking Bites' Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
    Smitten Kitchen's Cheesecake-Marbled Brownies
    Green Gourmet Giraffe's Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    Irish Cream Cheesecake-Marbled Fudge Brownies
    Basic brownie recipe from Bon Appetit Magazine

    Brownie batter:
    ¾ cup (1 ½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
    7 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
    3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
    1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    4 large eggs
    1 cup all-purpose flour

    Cheesecake batter:
    12 oz. cream cheese, softened
    ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    1 large egg
    ¼ cup Bailey's Irish cream liqueur

    Brownie:
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9- by 13-inch metal baking pan with foil, edges overlapping the pan. Grease foil with butter or cooking spray.

    In a large saucepan set over low heat, combine unsalted butter, and semisweet and unsweetened chocolate. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Fold in flour.

    Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top.

    Cheesecake:
    In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur and egg yolk.

    Dollop the cheesecake batter over the brownie batter. Using a knife or metal offset spatula, swirl the cheesecake batter with the top layer of the brownie batter.

    Bake until the cheesecake batter is just set in the center and a toothpick inserter in the center of the brownies comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using the overhanging foil, lift the brownies out of the pan.  Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. Cut and serve. They are best served cold.

    Makes about 30 brownies.

    Printable recipe

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Maria Phelann

        November 25, 2014 at 6:25 am

        What a fantastic recipe, just what I need for Boxing Day to feed 25 people. Thanks so much, and very clear and photographic instructions. I will be searching your recipe index many times. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
        Maria, London, UK

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      2. Jeniece

        March 05, 2014 at 11:18 pm

        Loved it! The baileys is definitely in the mix but not overpowering at all. I would recommend doing the full 35 minutes in the oven cause I was rushing mine at 30 minutes and the middle was still a bit oozy (but still delicious). Nothing to complain about with this one!

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      3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

        March 12, 2013 at 5:05 pm

        OMG these look fantastic. I love me some Baileys!

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