Rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious! These 4 ingredient, no-bake Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are the perfect gift for family or friends… or the yummiest little sneaky late night treat!
If you love Baileys, then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re a chocoholic, then welcome… you’re definitely at the right place. And if you’re a cheesecake lovin’ gal (or guy!), then OMG you should totally be here. Annnnnddd we should really be best friends, because I love all those things too. High five!
Now let me start off by explaining these Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls to you in two simple words. FREAKING AMAZING!!! I wish I could make those capital letters even more massive because seriously FREEEEAAAKIIINNNGGG AAAAMMMAAAZZINNNGG. You’ve got the idea, right?
I first posted this recipe a couple of years ago.. and ever since then it’s just gone absolutely crazy. There are some serious Baileys lovers out there. And so I decided that it was time to redo the old photos, make a fun little video to show you how simple this recipe is and celebrate the utter deliciousness of these little babies.
Now I have to say that these Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are my all-time favourite version. BUT! If you’re more of a Kahlua lover (totally ok) then check out this version. Or if you’re after a non-boozy version, these Caramel Cheesecake Balls are a must.
These little balls also make the most delicious present for family or friends. Hello homemade Christmas gifts!! But if you decide to go down the ‘giving away’ route, then pretty please promise that you’ll keep at least 5 of these for yourself. Or 10.
Check out the video to see how ridiculously quick and easy it is to make these Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls…
Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls - Conventional Method
Ingredients
- 2 X 165g packets white chocolate Tim Tam biscuits or any white chocolate coated cookie
- 225 g cream cheese softened
- 60 ml Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 300 g white chocolate for dipping
- 50 g melted milk chocolate for drizzling optional
Instructions
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Crush white chocolate Tim Tams until they resemble fine crumbs.
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Mix Tim Tam crumbs with the cream cheese and shot of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur.
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Place into the fridge for 20 minutes to harden.
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Roll into 1 inch sized balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper back into the fridge for a further 20 minutes.
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Place white chocolate in microwaveable bowl and microwave on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is completely melted.
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Place the balls into the bowl of melted chocolate (in batches) and use two teaspoons to roll the balls around until they are completely coated.
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Remove balls with the teaspoons and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Place back onto the baking paper lined tray.
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Place into the fridge to set for 1 hour.
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Drizzle with melted milk chocolate if desired.
Recipe Notes
Tim Tams are an Australian cookie made by Arnott's. If you are unable to buy them, you can substitute them with any other white chocolate coated cookie.
For something a little different, you could use Oreos in place of the Tim Tams (this will give you a beautifully dense chocolatey flavour).
Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls - Thermomix Method
Ingredients
- 2 X 165g packets white chocolate Tim Tam biscuits or any white chocolate coated cookies
- 225 g cream cheese softened
- 60 ml Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 300 g white chocolate for dipping
- 50 g melted milk chocolate for drizzling optional
Instructions
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Place white chocolate Tim Tams into the TM bowl and crush on Turbo until they resemble fine crumbs.
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Add the cream cheese and Baileys Irish Cream liqueur and mix on Reverse Speed 2 until well combined (scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally).
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Place into the fridge for 20 minutes to harden.
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Roll into 1 inch sized balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper and place back into the fridge for a further 20 minutes.
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Place white chocolate into a clean TM bowl and melt on 50 degrees, Speed 3, 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides occasionally.
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Pour the melted chocolate into a bowl.
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Place the balls into the bowl of melted chocolate (in batches) and use two teaspoons to roll the balls around until they are completely coated.
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Remove balls and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Place back onto the baking paper lined tray.
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Place into the fridge to set for 1 hour.
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Drizzle with extra melted milk chocolate if desired.
Recipe Notes
Tim Tams are an Australian cookie made by Arnott's. If you are unable to buy them, you can substitute them with any other white chocolate coated cookie.
For something a little different, you could use Oreos in place of the Tim Tams (this will give you a beautifully dense chocolatey flavour).
Awesome post (as usual!) these look fab but I don’t think they would last long enough to be given as gifts!
Thanks hun!
I’m an Aussie in Brisbane, Queensland and made these with Oreos (ha ha!) yesterday to takeover to a friend. My only problem was the humidity here in summer trying to dip the balls in the melted chocolate I had a mess everywhere! However they looked and tasted yummy!
Never seen one of your posts or recipes. However will definitely try these. Dipped in milk chocolate and drizzled with white
Thanks Lyn! I hope you enjoy them! xx
Yummo. Ive got salty caramel baileys
OMG PERFECT!!
I have the Caramel Baileys as well.
How long will these keep for OR can they be frozen?
OMG YUM!!!! If you’re going to freeze them, I would do so before you coat them in the chocolate. Not frozen they’ll last in the fridge for about 5 days (depending on the use by date of your cream cheese of course!). Oooh the Caramel Baileys would be delicious!!
These look too easy and delicious! If you were making them for someone who doesn’t drink alcohol what could I substitute the Baileys with?
Anything! You could just do them as a white chocolate ball, add crushed up peppermint, Milo… anything! They’re so versatile!
Milo you can probably use Baileys Creamers, there is no alcohol in it & you will have the baileys flavor.
Great idea!
What are “Tim Tam’s” familiar to? I have never heard of them.I would like to try these, but wouldn’t know what to use. Thank you.
Hi Barb, Tim Tams are a very famous Australian chocolate covered cookie. You can use any chocolate covered cookie you like though – it doesn’t have to be that particular brand.
Is there a recipe to make your own tim tams? Don’t know where to find them in the USA. And I love to bake, cook, grill, candy make. I’m from GA, USA but am now in KY, USA, (Bourbon country). I love to make my own bourbon balls and bourbon truffles. These sound wonderful. Thanks
Hi there, you can use any chocolate covered cookies. Or if you can’t get hold of any, Oreos or great too!
Would kit kats be similar?? From the us and these sound perfect i have heard of tim tams but forgotten what they are similar too in the united states…
Hmm I’m not sure of how these would go with Kit Kats. I’m not sure if the texture would be hard enough to hold them together. Possibly!!! But I would probably use oreos instead to be on the safe side. xx
I would love to try these but having a hard time finding ”white” choco.Tim Tams. You say to use Oreos, do you mean the vanilla ones?
The vanilla ones would be perfect 🙂
So white chocolate covered oreos would work? I tried to find the white chocolate Tim Tam’s but haven’t been able to. I found some milk chocolate covered Tim Tams. I’m dying to make these, just need the cookies!
Yep either of those will be fine! xx
I have made these with Mint Slice biscuits and coloured the white chocolate pale green and drizzled them with white choc. Makes them minty and extra Xmasy.
Perfect!!
I found some chocolate Tim Tams here in the US (NY) at Target.
Perfect!!
In found them in the cookie isle at Walmart.
Tim Tams are sold at Target in the US. Not sure if they have the white ones.
In US, the Tim Tam cookies are sold at Target
They are a type of biscuits theatre very popular in Australia. You can use any chocolate covered biscuits you like though!
Can you list the recipe amounts in English measurements, I guess is the word I am looking for? Like cups, teaspoons, tablespoon etc. Thank you
Hi Sue, We do the majority of our recipes in grams as they are more accurate and they are also suitable to the Thermomix. Feel free to use an online converter to help change the measurements. 🙂
Does anyone know the american way to make these without grams but real measurements that some of us can understand? I would love to make these
for a party I’m attending on Friday. Thank you
You can use any online converter which will help you to convert to any measurements you like 🙂
You might want to see if you have a Store called Trader Joes Or A store called World Market, they mey carry the tim tams. or just use oreos. would probably work well.
Oh you’ve never tried Tim Tams? Oh God, don’t try them coz they are highly addictive! We love them here in Australia! So many different flavours to choose from.
Yummy
Oh oh! This has got trouble written all over it! What a decadent dessert. Come to mumma 😉
Doesn’t it!!!! So true!
I love this recipe! problem is, if I made them, I would scoff the lot #eeep!
Hehehe me too!
You did a service to many I believe with such a decadent and easy recipe! It’s tough being a blogger when the words wont come but you did an amazing job with the pics and the recipe! Go, put your feet up now! Cheers, Denyse
#teamIBOT
Hahaha thanks Denyse!! You’re too kind!! xx
It doesn’t say the amount of cookies to use Tim Tams or Oreos?? How many cookies should I crush up?
Hi Kelly – you need to use 330g of cookies. xx
I love your tired ramblings because they make me feel better about the half-asleep status I am in sometimes when writing my posts! Also, I love these Tim Tam balls – what a great idea for gifts, or for bringing to holiday celebrations of all kinds! I know my workmates could use a few of these today!
YOU HAD ME AT BAILEYS TIM TAM CHEESECAKE.
I’m very glad to hear that!
Just wondering if these would freeze? Hoping to get some things pre made
Hmmm!!! That’s a very good question!! I have never frozen them before. I would be tempted to roll the mixture and freeze the balls, but then dip them in chocolate after you take them out of the freezer. I think they would be best that way.
How long will these keep for in the fridge? I’m sure they will be eaten rather quickly, but just for the sake of getting things done ahead of the big day?
I would say that they would be ok to make 3-4 days ahead (but they’re best within a couple of days!).
in my heart I like to believe I am the person who gives them to everyone but in my head I know I am so disorganised I would make them and then end up sneaking them from the back of the fridge because I wouldn’t get around to giving out my presents (
Hahahahaha oh me too!
Yum! And there be leftovers for a drink or two right!x
Heck yes!
How long do these last? (Not eating-wise – that wouldn’t be long at all! But how far in advance of Christmas?)
Looks yummy!!
Hehehe that comment made me laugh… yep they disappear very quickly here! Definitely a few days – but I would say that you wouldnt want to make them any more than 3-4 days in advance. xx
Can you freeze them?
I personally haven’t frozen them before so wouldn’t feel confident in saying yes or no!
i am not a massive choclate girl but love my cheesecake and baileys…would like to see if it works with mint slice as i love the peppermint baileys…or maybe coconut tim tams
Oh it definitely does!! Here’s my mint slice ball recipe – and you could definitely add some Peppermint Baileys to it too! http://www.bakeplaysmile.com/christmas-mint-slice-balls/
Yummy! I need to save the recipe for the next time I will be making Bailey’s 🙂
Thanks!
You had me at Baileys!! Oh la la 🙂
Oh they look awesome!
Thanks Jess!
You are so on top of things! You’ll be so glad you got a little ahead to give yourself some time and space once baby comes 🙂 And I’m so glad it means we get this fabulous recipe!! I’m going looking for a Tim Tam substitute immediately so I can make these! Maybe this weekend because my kids’ preschool has their bake sale next week and these look entirely too dangerous to keep in the house. I’d eat them ALL!!! Thanks for sharing – and now go take a nap 😉 XO
Oh thank you!!! I just don’t know what to expect! Maybe I’ll have more time than I think… or maybe less!!!!
YUMMY.What are the US measured equivalents?
These look absolutely amazing and I need some in my life pronto!!! 🙂
you had me at bailey’s and white chocolate! I will definitely be trying these. I did look up tim Tam’s on amazon and they do have them on there. I might try looking at World Market too just to see what the look/taste like. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! If not, you can substitute for any other cookies.
What are the US measurements in oz etc
Hi Diane, this converter will help you: http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-ounces.htm
Can the Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake balls be made ahead of when they are needed? Going to a party and would lie to take them but need to make them the day before.
They will be absolutely fine made the day before!
They sound delicious, then I read the amounts, can you convert the size for me to ounces and cups?
Hi Denise, you can convert the ingredients using this online converter: http://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/grams-to-ounces.htm
will these not turn out well if I just start with a shortbread cookie crushed and then add other ingredients to that? I would think they would still be really good, right?
They will be delicious!! Go for it!
So a couple of questions I have; because this recipe and your other sound wonderful. I am planning to make about 20 dozen of these so I can send them off to my friends all across the US, so how shipping friendly are these? Next question is when these are used in a party do I need to rope them off from legal age to underage guest, I know it maybe silly due to alcohol but it’s a small amount and we’re not cooking it off, and yes I know cooking actually makes things stronger then actually cooking alcohol out (sorry I ramble too). Thanks for the share your too awesome.
Hi Eric, I personally wouldnt post these as they’re made from cream cheese and therefore need to be refrigerated. Also they are quite delicate and so may be damaged in the post. While there is not much alcohol in them, they’re definitely not kid-friendly. Hope that helps!
Do you think these could be shipped in the mail.
Hmm they are quite delicate and given that they are made with cream cheese, I wouldnt recommend it. 🙂
Any variation of this recipe using cups, tablespoons, and ounces?? Guess I can google the equivalence… Sounds delicious!!
Here in the U.S. You can but Tim Tams on Amazon.com and have them in 2 days!
That’s awesome!!
Does anyone have the recipe measurements that aren’t in metric?……sounds delicious.
I can’t find the Tim Tam cookies, what else can I use that would taste just as good??
Oreos are great!
I am going to have to use Oreos..can’t get the TimTams in time. Which Oreos should I use? The ones that are chocolate flavored with white icing?
Also is the quantity needed for the cookies 2 x the quantity of 165 gms.
Yes those Oreos will be fine – and yes, 2 X 165g. Have fun! 🙂
I just tried these using the original Tim Tam chocolate biscuits and they are now my favorite dessert!! Thanks!!
That’s wonderful to hear!
Not really a fan of white chocolate, could milk chocolate be substituted? For those in the US Tim Tams can sometimes be found at Cost Plus World Market. Don’t know if they have different flavored Tim Tams though.
Absolutely!!
Yum! I’m seeing a second version with shortbread instead of biscuits and chopped maraschino cherries in the dough. Thanks for the recipe and inspiration!
Great idea!!
Hi. I can’t wait to make this recipe. Can you tell me how many dozen one recipe makes?
Hi there! The recipe makes 20
🙂
These are definitely being added to my Christmas Eve menu.
Thanks!
Can regular oreos be used or do they have to be the chocolate covered type? I really want to make these but can not seem to find the Tim Tams or chocolate covered oreos.
Thanks!!
Regular ones are absolutely fine!
Does the cookie have to be white chocolate? I can get the traditional Tim Tams which are regular chocolate via Amazon.com here in the US. Having a very hard time finding a white chocolate covered cookie though.
Just wondering how it would effect the flavor.
The traditional ones will be absolutely fine! I often make them using the traditional Tim Tams and they’re delicious.
Try Target in the US
How do you store these cookies in the fridge? How long do they last.
Also what is a speech box. And how many Oreo cookies do you use?
Same quantity as the Tim Tams (2X165g) – so 330g.
Just in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Sorry about that I meant to say spesh box.
Hahaha sorry spesh is short for special! A special box!
Do Tim tam cookies come two to a package and 60 mil of baileys is equal to how much thank you for your patience with me. You are so kind.
Hi, no they usually just come in one package (although sometimes you can buy double packages). Sorry I’m not sure what you mean about the Baileys. The required measurement is 60ml of liquid. Hope that helps! 🙂
60ml is a 1/4 cup in the US.
Also can you freeze them
I haven’t frozen them before and I’m not sure how well they would freeze due to the cream cheese – however you could always try a batch and see!
These look awesome.. Can I just use a blender to mix the cookies?
Absolutely!
I am using Oreos. Recipe doesn’t have amount or quantity of cookies. Help!
Hi Pam, Just use the same quantity as you would if you were using Tim Tams 🙂
I’m going to a Cookies and Cocktails party Sunday and going to take these to make and then I cover both things in one item! Lol
These look so good, thank you for sharing! I am thinking of reversing and using a chocolate cookie dipped in (milk or dark) chocolate with a white drizzle. And the chocolate cherry or hazelnut Baileys, oh, the Pandora’s box of deliciousness you have opened!
Just wanted to mention, I found Tim Tams at Walmart this morning-was a great surprise, i didn’t think I would find them!. They were just under $3 (Amazon is selling them for $8.59-yikes!)
I just made these, I used my fondue maker and would dip them had to work quickly though as they’d start going soft again while I worked. Could not drizzle the choc over them cleanly ha, they look nothing like yours 😉
Hehe I’ve never thought to use a fondue maker!! They’ll taste amazing!
When you say cream cheese, which one do you mean? Kraft? Philly? Please help, as I definately want to give this a go
Philly 🙂
Wondering if anyone has made these with original oreos? How were they? Is there another cookie you reccomend in the US besides Oreos?
Could you substitute with a pecan shortbread cookie?
Hmm yes I think you could (ps. that would be YUM!)
I made these with double stuffed oreos and Chocolate Cherry Baileys!! Sooo good!
Oooh yum!! Great ideas!
I used white chocolate Kit Kats and they are amazing!! I can’t wait to see the smiles these little treats will inspire. Although the cheesecake Kit Kats that are sold at my local Asian market were sold out, that was my first choice since the moment I read this recipe. TY
That sounds AMAZING!!!
I have made these before and they are amazing. My question is would I be able to freeze them once made? I need to make some for my daughters 21st but with everything else I have to do as well was wondering if they could be made in advance and frozen?
Hi Judy, thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed them. Yes I think you would be fine to freeze them (in an airtight container). You could also roll the mixture into balls and freeze that, and then dip them in chocolate on the day.
I know that this sounds like a crazy question to you but I am from the US and I am trying to convert this recipe. I have one question– what is a TM bowl?
Thank you so much. This recipe sounds yummy
Hi Barb, just ignore the TM bit (it stands for Thermomix – which is a kitchen appliance). You can just use a food processor instead. 🙂
Made these for Xmas they were a hit but now have a fiancee demanding these. As a wedding cake so would it be possible to do
Fantastic! Oh yes you could definitely either decorate a wedding cake with them… or even just pop them on a cake stand… or one on top of a cupcake!! Congrats!!
Would we be able to use the recipe itself for the cake is what I was asking sorry about the confusion
Oooooh good question Candice!!! I would say that it ‘should’ work, but I’d definitely do a practise run before the big day. How awesome would it be if it worked though!!!!!
lol yeah hubbys gunna be upset if it doesnt but may have to run a practice run every month untill the wedding just to see how it goes in different temperatures
Just wanted to tell you this recipe is AMAZING. I made them for a high tea and instead of dipping in chocolate I just rolled them in cocoa powder and they tasted incredible!
Oh thank you so much Kirsty. I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
I would love to purchase the Thermomix Version of the book, however the discount doesn’t seem to be working for that version, only the traditional version. Is this correct?
Yes that’s correct! The Thermomix one will be on sale at some stage before Christmas though!
These sound soooo delish, might have to buy extra Tim Tams to mung on while making these, and keep a couple spare for a slam after….hehehe
Ooh yes definitely!
I made theese and they were so easy to make and taste Devine thank you for sharing your recipe
Thank you Denise! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed them! xx
I will be making these for our Christmas lunch. Big thank you for the recipe.
My pleasure xx