🍫 No-Bake, Boozy & Irresistibly Decadent!
These Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are the ultimate grown-up treat—combining Australia’s favorite biscuit with creamy cheesecake and a hint of Irish cream, all enrobed in rich dark chocolate. No oven required!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No-bake magic – Ready in just 1 hour (mostly chilling time!)
✅ Boozy twist – Baileys adds a sophisticated kick
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Perfect for parties or gifting
✅ Freezer-friendly – Make ahead and stash for cravings
📋 Ingredients
Base & Filling
- 250g Tim Tam biscuits (about 2 sleeves)
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream (or coffee liqueur for non-alcoholic version)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for shine and smooth melting)
Optional Garnishes
- Crushed Tim Tam crumbs
- Sea salt flakes
- Gold edible glitter
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Crush the Biscuits
- Pulse Tim Tams in a food processor into fine crumbs.
- Transfer to a bowl.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Add softened cream cheese and Baileys to crumbs.
- Mix until it forms a smooth, pliable dough.
3️⃣ Roll & Chill
- Scoop 1-tbsp portions, roll into balls.
- Place on parchment-lined tray and chill 30 mins.
4️⃣ Melt the Chocolate
- Combine chocolate + coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 30-sec bursts, stirring until smooth.
5️⃣ Coat the Balls
- Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off.
- Return to tray and sprinkle with toppings (optional).
6️⃣ Set & Serve
- Chill 30 mins until chocolate hardens.
- Serve cold for best texture!
💡 Chef’s Tips
🔹 Room temp cream cheese – Ensures smooth mixing.
🔹 Freeze balls 15 mins before dipping for cleaner coating.
🔹 Thin chocolate – Add 1 tsp extra coconut oil if too thick.
🔹 Storage – Keep refrigerated 5 days or freeze 1 month.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Pair with:
- Espresso martinis (for adults-only indulgence)
- Vanilla ice cream (as a decadent topping)
- Gift boxes (tie with ribbon for foodie presents)
🎉 Perfect for:
- Holiday parties
- Girls’ night in
- Edible party favors
🌶 Flavor Variations
- Mint Baileys – Use mint Tim Tams + dark chocolate
- Salted caramel – Drizzle with caramel before chocolate sets
- White chocolate – Coat with white chocolate and crushed biscuits
📊 Nutrition (Per Ball)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbs: 12g
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g
🎉 Final Thoughts
These Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are sinfully easy yet impossibly impressive—the kind of treat that disappears within minutes at any gathering! The contrast of crunchy Tim Tams, creamy filling, and snappy chocolate is pure magic.
Pro tip: For extra flair, pipe leftover melted chocolate in zigzags over the set balls.
Made these? Tag #TimTamBalls to show off your creations! 📸✨
Want a kid-friendly version? Swap Baileys for 2 tbsp milk + 1 tsp vanilla extract! 😊
