I’m moody and emotional and it’s a miserable place to be! Although, knowing I’m in a mood doesn’t actually make it easier to deal with. In this case, the best option is to move forward, make the best of it and get on with it. No point lingering here longer than I have to. I think I’ll bake.

I'm feeling...

something that'll lift me out of this mood,

something that’s not too finicky to make,

something that’s layered with flavours that fit together effortlessly,

something that’s light and airy...

TLDR:

I’m moody
I’ll bake
Creamy Cheesecake Parfait with Bailey’s Chocolate Sauce
Layered, Light, Airy
Uplifting

This parfait is uplifting. It’s almost impossible to stay in a bad mood while eating this delightful treat.

creamy cheesecake parfait with bailey’s chocolate sauce.

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Prep time: 15 minutes, Chill time: 10 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Whipped cream (premade or follow recipe below using:)
250 ml whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla
Chocolate baileys sauce:
100 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter
2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
Parfait:
250 g cream cheese, softened
¾ cup whipped cream
1 ½ tsp sugar
Oreo crumbs, brownie chunks, or toppings of choice

Instructions

Let’s start this then...

PART 1: Make the whipped cream (omit if using the premade variety): In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth. Stir ¾ cup of the whipped cream into the cream cheese (reserve the leftover whipped cream for topping the parfait).

Mix the toppings into the cream cheese mixture. Let this chill in the fridge as you complete the next step.

PART 2: In a small pot set over medium heat, melt the chocolate and butter together.

Take the pot off the stove, stir in the Bailey’s and mix well.

PART 3: Assemble the parfait: Layer the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of the dish and top with more oreo crumbs and broken up brownies or other chosen toppings (if desired). Drizzle a generous layer of the chocolate sauce on top. Repeat the layers as many times as you’d like until finally, top it all off with whipped cream, more of the sauce, oreo crumbs and broken up brownies. Serve immediately.

Mood? What mood?

moody creamy cheesecake parfait with bailey’s chocolate sauce.

Baking can be a lot of things – it can be distracting but simple, it can be movement with focus, it can be whatever you need when you need it. Choose a recipe to fit the mood and it becomes a useful tool as well – baking to quiet the mind, to connect with your emotions, or simply baking to feel emotional. Just think of the feelings you get and the emotions you experience when baking your favourite dessert…. excitement, relief, fulfillment, joy, accomplishment.

At Emotional Baking, our recipes can be the starting point to somewhere - it can lead you to a place of great comfort, one that feels like the beginning of something, something good...

A note for anyone who needs it:

Baking, while wonderful, can only help so much...

If you’re struggling in any way,

If you feel alone or you need help,

Contact your primary care physician or follow the links below to find help in your area. You are never alone!

For Canada:

https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/

http://worldhelplines.org/canada.html

For United States:

http://worldhelplines.org/usa.html

Worldwide:

http://worldhelplines.org/

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