25 Irish Desserts Perfect for Your St. Patrick's Day Party
Celebrate with these popular and traditional treats!
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What comes to mind when you think of Irish desserts? If you answered "Baileys," you're on the right track, but there's so much more to explore. Think buttery shortbreads, whiskey-infused caramel sauce and chocolate cakes infused with a splash of Guinness. These sweet treats are perfect St. Patrick's Day desserts, but why limit them to one day of the year? We think you'll want to make these desserts over and over. Some of them pair so perfectly with coffee that you just might be tempted to have them for breakfast.
If you need inspiration for the rest of your St. Patrick's Day menu, check out our collections of the best St. Patrick's Day foods!
Brioche Bread Pudding with Whiskey-Caramel Sauce
When you bring together fluffy brioche and a decadent homemade bourbon-caramel sauce, you just can't go wrong.
Get the Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Butterscotch Sauce recipe.
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
These desserts are the definition of crowd-pleasing. Add a splash of Guinness to the cookie batter to add some rich, complex flavor (and an Irish touch).
Get the Chocolate Whoopie Pies recipe.
Mini Grasshopper Pies
The green hue of these desserts makes them perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The delicious combination of marshmallow creme, peppermint extract and dark chocolate will have everyone fighting for the last one.
Get the Mini Grasshopper Pies recipe.
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Shortbread Squares
These crowd-pleasing cookies make the most of Irish butter. Top them with a chocolate-peppermint spread, a toffee-pecan combination or a red currant crumble.
Get the Shortbread Squares recipe.
Soda Bread
This classic Irish bread can easily be made into a sweet treat with the addition of homemade jam or a chocolate hazelnut spread.
Get the Soda Bread recipe.
Vegan Apple Cake
Make an Irish-inspired apple cake that everyone can eat, no matter their dietary restrictions. The frosting is made from vegan butter!
Get the Vegan Apple Cake recipe.
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Irish Cream
Say "Sláinte!" with a glass of this sweet and creamy beverage. You can sip it over ice, pour it over ice cream, or add it to your hot cocoa for a cozy treat.
Get the Irish Cream recipe.
Perfect Apple Crumble
This classic comfort dessert is also a staple in Ireland. Don't forget to serve it with ice cream!
Get the Perfect Apple Crumble recipe from Delish.
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Irish Coffee
We officially declare whiskey and coffee to be the king and queen of St. Patrick's Day. Sip on this boozy drink and you'll see why.
Get the Irish Coffee recipe from Delish.
Baileys Cheesecake
This classic cream-based liqueur makes for the perfect, decadent dessert base.
Get the Baileys Cheesecake recipe from Delish.
Millionaire Shortbread
Buttery shortbread is already a favorite Irish sweet, but these gild the lily with layers of gooey caramel and chocolate.
Get the Millionaire Shortbread recipe from Delish.
Baileys Truffles
For those who like their Baileys desserts in bite-size form.
Get the Baileys Truffles recipe from Delish.
Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake
Top off your St. Patrick's Day with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and Baileys buttercream frosting.
Get the Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake recipe from Life, Love and Sugar.
Irish Apple Cake
This popular Irish dessert calls for tart apples baked into a tender, flavorful cake. Need we say more?
Get the Irish Apple Cake recipe from Delish.
Chocolate Chip Irish Soda Bread
No, it’s not traditional to add chocolate chips to Irish soda bread — but we’re not gonna complain about it.
Get the Chocolate Chip Irish Soda Bread recipe from A Cozy Kitchen.
Whiskey Caramel Cupcakes
Irish whiskey shows up twice in these delectable cupcakes: First in the caramel sauce, and second in the cake batter. Three cheers!
Get the Whiskey Caramel Cupcakes recipe from A Classic Twist.
Chocolate Stout Layer Cake
Rich, malty stout beer and chocolate are a true match made in heaven, and this decadent layer cake is an ode to their love.
Get the Chocolate Stout Layer Cake recipe from Butter Be Ready.
Irish Bread Pudding with Bailey's Sauce
Use day-old croissants to better soak up the rich Baileys butter sauce.
Get the Irish Bread Pudding with Bailey's Sauce recipe from Sugar, Spice and Glitter.
Irish Chocolate Pots de Crème
These classic, individually-portioned desserts take only five minutes to make, and they're the perfect thing to serve at your St. Paddy's Day party.
Get the Irish Chocolate Pots de Crème recipe from The Café Sucre Farine.
Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce
Apple cake is delicious and all, but add a homemade custard sauce and you end up with a next-level dessert. It's like pouring melted ice cream over your dessert — and who wouldn't want that?
Get the Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce recipe from The Kitchen McCabe.
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