Description
This Baileys cake filling recipe creates a smooth, creamy layer that enhances any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp instant pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate), optional for extra stability
Instructions
- Chill your equipment: Place the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until completely smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and vanilla: Add the powdered sugar, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until fully combined.
- Incorporate the Baileys: With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour in the Baileys Irish Cream. Mix until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream: In your chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using medium-high speed.
- Fold to combine: Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the Baileys mixture until fully combined.
- Chill before using: Cover the filling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use chilled equipment for best results.
- Optional pudding mix adds stability.
- Refrigerate before using for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 2560
- Sugar: 116 grams
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 167 grams
- Saturated Fat: 100 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 188 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 400 mg
Keywords: Baileys Cake Filling, Irish Cream Filling, Dessert Filling