Baileys Cookies & Cream Parfaits

These Baileys cookies and cream parfaits are made of layers of chocolate and vanilla cream infused with Irish cream, layered with cookie crumbs. Or remove the alcohol by swapping it out for maple syrup and almond milk!

These Baileys cookies & cream parfaits are made of decadent cream layers both vanilla and chocolate, with crushed oreos and whipped cream on top. They are the perfect liquored dessert featuring my homemade Bailey's Irish cream, or use the store-bought liqueur, Baileys Almande, the almond milk version of the famed Irish cream. But if you don't want to use an alcoholic base, just use milk and maple syrup in these parfaits and it's still delicious.

Ingredients

Baileys Irish Cream – Baileys is an Irish whiskey in a milky base sold commercially by Baileys, a European company. They have come out with a dairy free and vegan version, under the name of Baileys Almande that contains almond milk. But that version is becoming hard to find, so making homemade Bailey's Irish cream is a better choice. Or, for this recipe, use an almond milk coffee creamer or just almond milk with maple syrup.

Cashew Cream - A delicious cream made from blended cashews and sweetened with dates, vanilla, and cocoa with the addition of the liquor to give the cream a delicious Irish cream flavor. You can also use my whipped cashew cream recipe.

Oreo Cookies - These cookies add crunch and a sweet chocolate flavor. If you don't have oreos, use any chocolate cookie that crumbles well.

Whipped Cream - I love coconut whipped cream but you are welcome to use your favorite.

See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Steps to Make

For more detail, visit the complete recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.

Step 1: Make Cashew Cream. The longest step in this recipe is soaking the cashews so they blend easily into a cream. To soak your cashews quickly, cover them with just-boiled hot water and let set for 10 minutes. Then blend them with dates, vanilla and water.

Step 2: Add the Bailey's Irish cream. Add the Irish cream to the cashew cream and blend until smooth. Divide the cream in half, and blend half with cocoa so now you have both vanilla and chocolate cashew cream.

Step 3: Assemble Parfaits. Into two jars, crush the Oreos for a bottom layer, then spoon the vanilla cashew cream and chocolate cashew cream in alternating layers. Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top. Add whipped cream to a piping bag and tip, and create a spiral on the top of each parfait. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Substitutions

Baileys liqueur - not to worry if you don't want to make homemade Bailey's or buy store-bought, or you want to keep this treat non-alcoholic. Just substitute with almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla.

cashew cream - Cashew cream can be replaced with yogurt or ice cream or coconut cream.

dates - Dates are used to sweeten cashew cream but maple syrup can be used instead. Use this ratio: 1 date = 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Oreos - These go back and forth on whether they are vegan, so be sure to use a version that is or use any cookie, a sandwich cookie or not is fine.

Tips & Tricks

1.When making cashew cream, make sure the nuts are unsalted and unroasted so they cream properly.

2. Be sure to use a high speed blender to cream up the cashew cream. A food processor will leave it grainy but can be used in a pinch. Scrap down the blender jar so you don't waste a bit of cream.

3. If presenting this as a dessert or breakfast brunch treat, wait until the last minute to assemble so that the crumbs are not soggy and the whipped cream doesn't droop.

4. To crush the oreos, put them in a storage bag, set it on a cutting board to protect counters, and bang with the heel of a heavy glass or bottle. Or you can pulse them in a food processor.

Make Ahead & Storage

The cashew cream without the liquor can be made a week ahead and refrigerated. Or even frozen in ice cube trays to  be blended later. But don't add the liquor until the day of serving.

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