Everyone is going to love these Irish sweets and treats. They’re the perfect way to end any classic Irish meal or decide to eat whenever you want. (a perk of being an adult, right?)
While desserts may not be “classic” Irish food, don’t let that squash your sweet tooth dreams. The list below is full of simple Irish desserts that will have everyone wanting to have their cake and eat it, too.
You’ll find a lot of these Irish desserts in Dublin if you’re looking for a reason to take your tastebuds to a faraway land.
Instead of stressing and figuring out where the best pub desserts are, you might as well figure out how to make them right at home yourself.
The best thing about these popular Irish sweets? They’re some of the best Irish desserts you’re gonna find, some are easier than making a peach crumble. This means that you can “wow” your family and friends and create these traditional Irish desserts as well.
1. Irish whiskey cake with whiskey glaze and buttercream filling
This Irish whiskey cake recipe makes a simple, impressive cake that’s not only perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but any day you want a boozy treat!
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2. Baileys ice cream
This boozy Baileys ice cream is full of Baileys flavor. It has just enough kick to feel indulgent and is surprisingly easy to make with just five ingredients.
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3. Dark Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Guinness Stout
These rich gluten free chocolate pudding cakes are laced with Guinness stout, topped with salted caramel sauce and whipped cream for a truly decadent dessert.
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4. Irish Apple Cake
Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce is a lightly sweetened dessert that is perfect for enjoying during cold weather months or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
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5. No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake
Coffee and chocolate lovers will appreciate this no bake Irish cream cheesecake. Make in mini size or a full pan of this yummy dessert.
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6. Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake with Toffee Sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a deliciously moist, date-speckled cake drenched in a warm butterscotch-toffee sauce and iconic in Britain, Scotland and Ireland!
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7. guinness chocolate cupcakes with creamy chocolate frosting
These decadent chocolate cupcakes are rich, most, and easy to make! They’re made with basic ingredients & are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
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8. Keto Irish Cream Recipe (Copycat Bailey’s)
A homemade copycat Bailey’s keto Irish Cream for coffee, cocktails, and recipes! It’s a tasty blend of espresso, cocoa, and whiskey flavors.
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9. Guinness Cheesecake (Vegan)
The most luscious, decadent vegan Guinness cheesecake. This easy recipe is no-bake and perfect for St Patricks Day!
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10. Irish Coffee Milkshake Shooters
Irish Coffee Milkshake Shooters. Irish cream liqueur is blended with coffee ice cream, topped with whipped cream & chocolate shavings.
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11. Apple Vegan Cake
This apple cake is vegan and refined sugar free. It’s made with all healthy ingredients, full of fresh apples, and has powdered sugar on top!
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12. Irish Car Bomb Cake Balls
These rich, moist, and dense bite-sized truffles combine Guinness beer in the chocolate cake with Baileys and Jameson in the buttercream frosting for a sweet and delicious boozy confection perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
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13. Bailey’s Cupcakes
These best easy Bailey’s cupcakes with creamy Bailey’s buttercream frosting are soft, moist, fluffy and full of tasty Irish cream liqueur!
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14. Irish Cream Dream Bars
Irish Cream Dream Bars – an easy NO BAKE dessert with a cookie crust, an Irish cream cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding and whipped cream.
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15. Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling and Irish Cream Whipped Cream Frosting
Moist Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes filled with the most decadent chocolate ganache and topped with fluffy Irish cream whipped cream frosting.
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16. Irish Apple Blackberry Cake
This Irish Apple Blackberry Cake is moist, full of vanilla and fruit flavors, and made even sweeter with a drizzle of warm custard sauce.
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17. Irish Apple Crumble with Whiskey Cream
This Irish Apple Crumble is an easy, beyond delicious dessert that is taken to another level with the addition of whiskey cream.
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18. Authentic Irish Apple Cake
Authentic Irish Apple Cake ~ a traditional Irish coffee cake delicious with or without the creamy custard sauce!
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19. Chocolate Stout Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies
Chocolate, salted caramel, and stout beer come together in these Chocolate Stout Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies to create a pillowy whoopie pies that are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!
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20. Baileys Hot Chocolate (Spiked Hot Cocoa)
Get cozy and unwind with a mug of our Baileys Hot Chocolate! It features rich chocolate, creamy Baileys, and warm vanilla extract. This decadent hot chocolate only takes a few minutes to make.
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21. Bailey’s Mousse {an easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert
Bailey’s Mousse is easy dessert with Irish Cream, heavy cream, Greek yogurt, and sugar. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, or dinner party.
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Which of these delicious Irish desserts are you going to make first?
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