If you love rich, creamy desserts but prefer something a little lighter, this Light Baileys Cheesecake is the perfect treat. Made with smooth quark, fat-free fromage frais, a crunchy ginger biscuit base, and a splash of Baileys Irish Cream, this delicious cheesecake is full of flavour without the heaviness of a traditional cheesecake.
The combination of warm ginger biscuits, creamy vanilla-like dairy flavours, and indulgent Irish cream liqueur makes this dessert ideal for dinner parties, holidays, Christmas celebrations, or a special weekend treat.
Best of all, the cheesecake filling requires no baking, and the recipe uses simple ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Baileys Cheesecake
- Light and creamy: Quark and fat-free fromage frais create a smooth cheesecake filling without traditional full-fat cream cheese.
- Delicious Baileys flavour: Irish cream liqueur adds a rich, indulgent taste.
- Crunchy ginger biscuit base: Gingernut biscuits provide a lovely contrast to the creamy filling.
- Perfect for making ahead: Prepare the cheesecake several hours before serving.
- Great for special occasions: A beautiful dessert for Christmas, birthdays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the biscuit base
- Low-calorie cooking spray, for greasing
- 10 gingernut biscuits
- 1 egg white
For the cheesecake filling
- 450g quark
- 500g fat-free natural fromage frais
- 4 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 3–4 tablespoons granulated sweetener, or to taste
- 4 teaspoons powdered gelatine
- 4 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 pasteurised egg whites
For the topping
- 25g chocolate curls or grated milk chocolate
- 4 tablespoons fat-free fromage frais, sweetened to taste (optional)
How to Make Light Baileys Cheesecake
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