Layer Preparation

• Cut the chocolate cake into small cubes and set aside. Place the Oreo cookies into a Ziploc bag and crush to small pieces using a rolling pin.
• Place the chocolate chips in a bowl and cover with the cream. Heat in the microwave, in short 30 second bursts, until the cream is hot. Leave to stand for a few minutes then stir well until you have a glossy ganache. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Add the cream cheese, vanilla and a pinch of salt to the ganache. Use a hand mixer to beat together until you have soft peaks. Add the Baileys and beat again until the cheesecake mixture is just shy of stiff peaks.
• Place heavy whipping cream, vanilla, powdered sugar and Baileys in a separate mixing bowl. Whisk on medium speed until you have soft peaks.
• Cover the bottom of a large trifle bowl with the cake cubes, packing them down to an even layer. Drizzle with some Baileys to keep the cake moist.
• Spoon over the cake in the bowl and spread to level. Top with a layer of crushed Oreos and drizzle with some Baileys.
• Top the trifle with the whipped cream. You can pipe it over the top or simply swirl it with a spoon. Chill the trifle in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Sprinkle with chocolate shards or chopped chocolate truffles. Dust with cocoa powder and treat yourself!